allies

Example Sentences

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Colombia was once one of America’s strongest allies in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The deficits have been exacerbated by the war in the Middle East, which saw US allies expend huge quantities of air defence ammunition protecting sites in the Gulf.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Reiterating a demand which he made in last year's speech, Hegseth called on Asian allies to spend more on defence, setting 3.5% of their GDP as a target.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

SINGAPORE—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renewed calls for America’s allies in Asia to increase military spending to boost deterrence against China, in a speech marked by a shift away from a confrontational stance toward Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

They talked about their first mission, taking children, a brother and sister, out of the program and secreting them away through a series of friends and allies.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline