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

Three such titles this year are a heat-seeking troika that involve American notables who, after a period of relative domestic quiet, have showily returned to the international stage.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

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

The following day we were informed that a troika of judges were coming to the island.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela