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But the fact that it carries the new flag hoisted all over the east by the rebels suggests that it may just have switched allegiances.

Freed from any previous allegiances or ideologies, these fearless soldiers stood ready to defend Confederate interests with their lives.

The age of behavior: where ideas and narratives were increasingly defining behavior and identity and allegiances.

It is a mass of dumb instincts and allegiances , the love of a certain quality of life, to be maintained manfully.

The Brazil international had been frequently linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid this summer, but his allegiances lies with the Rossoneri.

The precise allegiances of the several tribes that have de facto control of this region is unclear, analysts say.

Even for those who follow Chinese politics, the allegiances here can get a bit confusing.

'Arsenal grabbed me as a young kid and I signed my allegiances to them so you [Chelsea] just missed out, ' the 24-year-old explained.

Constant fear that the other may have switched allegiances one day and that their judgment of what is good and bad may have altered.

Despite its brevity, the Civil War was to colour attitudes and determine political allegiances for decades.

In short, intellectuals want their audiences to think for themselves, not simply shift allegiances from one expert to another.

The expression , show your ture colors, dates back centuries when ships identified their allegiances by the color of flag they flew .

Do I feel I have to choose one of these allegiances in order to know who I am or in order to pay proper respect to my ancestors?

Class allegiances have become less predictive of voting patterns; the main parties' bases have fragmented.

These allegiances, however, would quickly evaporate in a democratic Syria.

Traditional class allegiances were weakened, while local, gender and ethnic identities grew more insistent.

But by wiping out allegiances to anyone besides himself, Col. Gadhafi increased Libya's already strong tribal affiliations.

others worry that its incoming overlord will struggle to shake off his old Tory allegiances.

Not adhering to promises, obligations, or allegiances; disloyal.

But, in this global age, the fact of divided allegiances is becoming commonplace.

When deciding which factories to close and which projects to fund, national allegiances quickly came to the fore.

Traditionalclass allegiances were weakened, while local, gender and eth-nic identities grew more insistent.

Based on Jeffrey M. Shaara's bestseller, Gods and Generals recounts the fierce allegiances and combat of the early Civil War. Ronald F.

There is friction. There is the tendency for the whole to move as one, despite their differing magnetic allegiances.

How do you prepare mentally for such a game given your allegiances with Liverpool?

Ubuntu is a South African ethical ideology focusing on people's allegiances and relations with each other.

Ms. Kremer immediately shifted her allegiances to Tea Party Express.

People of various party allegiances joined the campaign.

As for my allegiances, I honestly don't know who I'll be supporting on Saturday.

Pollsters are made fools of by last-minute shifts in voters' allegiances.

Times, and allegiances, have changed.

determining her allegiances in life and in fact her own sexual preferences and interests.

There are some weird assumptions made about sporting allegiances .

he was so impressed by your wondrous palaces that he and his retinue swore their allegiances to you

Norodom Sihanouk, Cambodian Leader Through Shifting Allegiances, Dies at 89