
Ally
Shared Goal
Allies often come together due to a shared goal or enemy, not just friendship.

During the campaign, environmental organizations allied for climate action.
Not Always Equal
Alliances can have power imbalances; a dominant ally may lead the decisions.

Despite being allies, the larger nation dictated the terms of the coalition.
Temporary Union
Allies can be temporary, uniting for a specific purpose and then parting ways.

The political parties allied during the election but split afterwards.
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