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

Bakish will be replaced by a troika of executives who will form a new “Office of the CEO.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

A three-person U.N. "troika" will submit recommendations to the British government next week.

From Reuters • Nov. 10, 2022

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

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2022

The long-lost scamp had become a frequent visitor once more, usually with an adorable troika of squirrel babies scampering behind, and another grown-up-sized squirrel, too.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood