coalition government

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He also infuriated colleagues in the coalition government, the British press reported, proposing a stream of unconventional ideas: scrapping maternity leave, abolishing job centers, even buying cloud-bursting technology so Britain would have more sunshine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In the election, the SNP fell seven seats short of a majority at Holyrood where the electoral system means minority or coalition government is the norm.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The coalition government approved the Electricity Supply Security and Capacity Act, which will allow spending on the plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Even first-past-the-post cannot be relied upon to avoid the prospect of minority or coalition government if electoral support is shared across a plethora of parties.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The Liberals may try to form a Sonia said that the Liberals might try coalition government. to form a coalition government.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker