allegiance
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England's choice of allegiance, in other words, may have carried consequences far beyond Rome.
From Science Daily β Aug. 11, 2026
It lessened his allegiance to the free-market economic system.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 6, 2026
“Warsh’s pledge of allegiance to the target seems to have convinced the business press he is an inflation hawk,” said Ethan Harris, former chief economist at BofA Securities.
From MarketWatch β Jul. 27, 2026
“There is ‘an expectation that even the Attorney General must be able to draw the line between political allegiance and fidelity to the people, as well as the fair administration of law,’ ” Williams wrote.
From Slate β Jul. 14, 2026
Mrs. Myers barked the command to stand for the allegiance.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
The ECB's chief executive Richard Gould suggested the new ownership would eventually improve fans' allegiances to the teams despite the overhaul, but accepted that attendances need to improve.
From BBC β Aug. 15, 2026
Blackpool, on the coast of northwest England, is a window into shifting political allegiances.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jun. 22, 2026
Dudamel remained a big supporter of his successor, even after Harding revealed his British allegiances when he compared baseball to cricket.
From Los Angeles Times β May 28, 2026
"Talking to customers in the back of the cab, you can see allegiances switching," said Steve, 63, a taxi driver.
From Barron's β Feb. 24, 2026
"I didn't mean to offend. It's just, I like to lead a carefree life. I suppose being on the water fosters that sort of temperament. The God of the Sea has no allegiances."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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