troika

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In the troika of major figures in the Russian Revolution, Trotsky stood for ideas and Stalin represented power; their predecessor, Vladimir Lenin, had fused the two values as the frowning avatar of communist leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The second thing is that the movie stars Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy, a troika of charisma bombs who just have to show up for me to do the same.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

Saudi Arabia, Israel and the U.S. function as a troika in the Middle East.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2022

In a statement Wednesday, the U.S., the U.K. and Norway — the troika supporting South Sudan’s peace deal — said they were concerned that the fighting threatens to undermine the government’s unity.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2022

After countless miles by troika and train they were exhausted, queasy, and generally out of sorts.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood