old ally

Frequency: 6.99.0 per million words

an ally from the past or for a long time

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Examples (10)

  • The country turned to its old ally for support during the crisis.
  • I was happy to see my old ally from my university days at the reunion.
  • Britain, an old ally of Portugal, offered its assistance during the conflict.
  • In a surprising move, he turned against his old ally to secure the nomination.
  • The failing company was saved by an investment from an old ally in the tech industry.
  • Before making a major decision, the new leader consulted with an old ally of the party.
  • The state visit was a symbol of the strong bond with their old ally.
  • Can we still count on our old ally in these changing times?
  • Though they had their differences, he never forgot who his old ally was.
  • In the fight for environmental protection, science has always been our old ally.