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allegiance

[uh-lee-juhns] / əˈli dʒəns /


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I bring my striving attitude to the kitchen and have sworn my allegiance to paying attention to details and putting in the time required.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

World number 97 Potapova, who switched allegiance from Russia to Austria in December, made a blistering start as Andreeva struggled.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

As it happens, however, there is a direct precedent under U.S. law, well known to the drafters of the 14th Amendment, explaining that the demands of allegiance attach even to temporary or unlawful entrants.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

"A person is subject to the United States' 'jurisdiction' only if he owes sufficient allegiance to, and may claim protection from, the United States."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

From now oh, he felt an allegiance to the roaches that he knew would never fade.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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