forge an alliance

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he expects to conclude negotiations with the European Union in June to make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member,” as both sides forge an unprecedented alliance to protect their sovereignty in a changing world order.
Source: Fortune · 30 Oct 2026
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
forge 本义是锻造金属,引申为用心打造关系
- forge(锻造)+ an + alliance(联盟)
Collocations
- forge an alliance / forge ties / forge a partnership

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