Though she sometimes needlessly alienates her would-be allies, she has generally been an effective advocate for her constituents.

"It has the ability to call in would-be allies."

By keeping would-be allies at arm's length and by encouraging potential aggressors to doubt our resolve, Mr. Fromkin's skewed prescriptions would just lead to disaster.

One question, however, is whether in placating Tsomet Labor has now alienated Meretz, its would-be ally on the left in the coalition negotiations.

A village hurled into panic-stricken flight would send a powerful message to would-be allies.

Whom had Cleopatra told about it among her would-be allies, from the King of the Parthians to Artavasdes of Armenia?

The trick was making sure your would-be allies gave up more than you did, felt the pinch more keenly when it came.

Coming to terms with Moynihan is not easy, for he has spent a political lifetime confounding would-be allies and enemies alike.

A second squad smashed the telegraph office, although this in effect cut the rebels off from their would-be allies.

First a threat-and then a death comes in the darkness of the night And a dozen would-be allies have begun to show their fright.