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Alliance
A countable noun for a formal pact between states. Compare 'ally', which is a member, with 'alliance', the pact itself. You 'form', 'join' or 'strengthen' an alliance.
Examples in context
NATO is the largest military alliance in history.
NATO is the largest military alliance in history.
The alliance was strained by the dispute.
The alliance was strained by the dispute.
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