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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational coalition of urban search-and-rescue squads.
—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
In addition to Loop Capital, the development coalition that comprises Oakland Acquisition Company includes sports agent Bill Duffy and real-estate developer Alan Dones.
—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Meanwhile, Coard and his coalition are backing the city of Philadelphia's fight to preserve it.
—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Right-of-center justices formed coalitions Roman Martinez, a partner at Latham & Watkins who has argued 16 cases before the justices, said there’s no question the court is highly polarized, especially on the far right and left sides.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
In addition to Loop Capital, the development coalition that comprises Oakland Acquisition Company includes sports agent Bill Duffy and real-estate developer Alan Dones.
—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
Meanwhile, Coard and his coalition are backing the city of Philadelphia's fight to preserve it.
—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Right-of-center justices formed coalitions Roman Martinez, a partner at Latham & Watkins who has argued 16 cases before the justices, said there’s no question the court is highly polarized, especially on the far right and left sides.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
3 July 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 Jul. 2026.
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