ally
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One Burnham ally described the funding gaps in today's plan as "another spending pressure" he will have to face.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Researchers have uncovered an unexpected natural ally that could help farmers tackle one of agriculture's fastest growing challenges: salty soil.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
Even before declaring war on Britain, the Spanish king sent an armada to defend his South American colonies and, ideally, seize those territories that belonged to Britain and its ally Portugal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Kevin Donegan, who commanded U.S. naval forces in the Middle East, said he expects the U.S. to keep a presence in Bahrain, which is considered a strong ally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Gregor thought they would do what was best for their species, and the rats were probably the stronger ally.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing ally
American History I
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Excerpt from "The Philosophy of Literary Form" by Kenneth Burke
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