That alone has made it clear that the army would make a better ally than an enemy.

She smiled salaciously at him, confident that he would be an even better ally to her than his older brother had been.

Who could ask for a better ally in such troubled times?

He didn't enjoy having to spy on a potential ally any better than she evidently did.

Home cooks on a tight schedule can't find many better allies than scallops, which cook in minutes.

Could there have been a better ally when the fighting started?

You've already been a better ally than I could have dared hope for.

No one ever had a better ally or more inspired and trusted friend.

Thinking: if he'll agree to my terms, I couldn't ask for a better ally.

Especially when there are so many better allies to choose from.