troika
Example Sentences
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Instead, that troika operates its own closed archival systems where only officials enjoy access and, even then, are closely monitored.
From New York Times
But not everyone was ready to defer to the troika.
From New York Times
He would convene what the Russians call the “enlarged troika” group, which includes Russia, China, the United States, Pakistan and Iran.
From Washington Post
Now, the kid from Bakersfield was gazing at the White House, about to become one of the president’s “troika” of most powerful advisors — and already the Reagans’ most trusted.
From Los Angeles Times
Last week, Maria Kolesnikova, one of a troika of female opposition figures, was detained during what her camp described as an effort to forcibly deport her to neighboring Ukraine.
From Los Angeles Times
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