coalition
noun
co·a·li·tion
ˌkō-ə-ˈli-shən 
1
a
: the act of coalescing : union
the coalition of water vapor into raindrops
b
: a body formed by the coalescing of originally distinct elements : combination
They formed a coalition with downtown merchants.
2
: a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
Examples of coalition in a Sentence
The groups united to form a coalition.
A multiparty coalition ruled the country.
The group is working in coalition with other environmental groups.
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Achieving that goal, however, depends more on building durable coalitions grounded in economic reality and less on bold slogans.
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Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Her coalition has the support of 70% of Venezuelans.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
As national Democrats search for a new path to political success, returning to the place that launched the Obama coalition may offer a strong symbol.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Machado won the opposition’s primary by a landslide before being barred from running by Maduro’s government, forcing the coalition to rally behind González as a substitute candidate.
—Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Her coalition has the support of 70% of Venezuelans.
—NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
As national Democrats search for a new path to political success, returning to the place that launched the Obama coalition may offer a strong symbol.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Machado won the opposition’s primary by a landslide before being barred from running by Maduro’s government, forcing the coalition to rally behind González as a substitute candidate.
—Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coalition
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“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coalition. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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