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Definition
an association formed to support common interests
- It is told that Elendil stood there watching for the coming of Gil-galad out of the West, in the days of the Last Alliance.1.11 — Book 1 Chapter 11 — A Knife in the Dark (49% in)
- But Sauron of Mordor assailed them, and they made the Last Alliance of Elves and Men, and the hosts of Gil-galad and Elendil were mustered in Arnor.2.2 — Book 2 Chapter 2 — The Council of Elrond (12% in)
- Fruitless did I call the victory of the Last Alliance?2.2 — Book 2 Chapter 2 — The Council of Elrond (16% in)
- Boromir strode up and down, speaking ever more loudly: Almost he seemed to have forgotten Frodo, while his talk dwelt on walls and weapons, and the mustering of men; and he drew plans for great alliances and glorious victories to be; and he cast down Mordor, and became himself a mighty king, benevolent and wise.2.10 — Book 2 Chapter 10 — The Breaking of the Fellowship (29% in)
There are no more uses of "alliance" in The Fellowship of the Ring.
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