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
(..) Clouseau to Lugash. But, you see, he's no longer with the Sureté. I've just given him- Yes, but- Yes, but since France and Lugash have been allies for nearly years, it might be a serious mistake to send someone who is- I see. Yes, of course. Very good, Commissioner. It seems the Shah of Lugash (..)1975 The Return of the Pink Panther