The teacher's union has found an unlikely 'ally' in the company. [=the company supports the position that the union has taken and this was not expected]
He'll even admit that he's hoping to 'ally' himself 'to' a wealthy family by marriage.
countries 'allying' themselves 'with' the EU
(..) Yeah, about that. No. - You have to trust me. - Kinda don't. Our ally? The guy protecting the military's nuclear codes? I found him. Hello, Dr. Banner. Ultron didn't go after Jarvis 'cause he was angry. He attacked him because he was scared of what he can do. (..)2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron
(..) So what'd they say? He's fixated on the missiles. But the codes are constantly being changed. By whom? Parties unknown. We have an ally? Ultron's got an enemy. That's not the same thing. Still, I'd pay folding money to know who it is. I might need to visit Oslo. Find our "unknown." (..)2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron