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
(..) You surrender rather easily. Walk with me. I know the walls have ears, but apparently the shrubbery does, too. I choose my allies carefully and my enemies more carefully still. Which is Sansa Stark? Neither. A babe in the woods. (..)2013 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: And Now His Watch Is Ended Season: 3 Episode 4