ally against
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an ally in a conflict with a common opponent
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- 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.