third force
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Soon, it becomes clear that he sees the United States as that third force, a conviction that will cost him dearly.
From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2023
A third force emerged in Australian politics as professional women took a swath of Liberal seats running as independents on platforms of climate action, integrity and gender equity.
From Reuters • May 22, 2022
The party went on to win seats and became a third force in British politics in alliance with the Liberals in the 1983 and 1987 general elections.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2018
According to Bishop-Stall, a hangover is composed of two forces combining to form a third force of great evil, like warm water and a storm cluster smashing together into a hurricane.
From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2018
This force was repulsed thrice, and our burghers would have got off with the guns had not the third force appeared from the direction of Wilge River.
From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)