ally against

Frequency: 7.010.8 per million words

an ally in a conflict with a common opponent

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Examples (10)

  • He now had an ally against his overbearing boss.
  • The two nations became strong allies against the invading forces.
  • In the fight for reform, she found an unexpected ally against the old guard.
  • The small company sought a strategic ally against its larger competitor.
  • Environmental activists need a political ally against corporate polluters.
  • He was a crucial ally for the prime minister against his political rivals.
  • For the young wizard, his mentor was his most trusted ally against the dark arts.
  • Hope was her only constant ally against the crushing despair.
  • Will you be my ally against this unfair policy?
  • They lost a key ally against the proposed tax increase, weakening their position.