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Meanings of grand coalition in English

Coalition governments in Germany consisting of the CDU/CSU and SPD.

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Usage of grand coalition in English
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More than half of Germans said they would welcome a ' grand coalition'.
Reuters
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Most analysts expect another grand coalition after the election, led by Merkel.
Reuters
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The grand coalition between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil is a chimera.
The Irish Times
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Merkel's Christian Democrats govern in a grand coalition with the center-left SPD.
Reuters
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He symbolizes continuity and has said he will remain in the grand coalition.
Reuters
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Who gains in a grand coalition depends very much on the specific circumstances.
The Guardian
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Germany's grand coalition government is getting more Irish by the day.
The Irish Times
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What Schroder wants is to lead a grand coalition with the Christian Democrats.
The new yorker
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The Loquia consented; thus we were exposed to a grand coalition.
Ismailia
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Still, the path to an eventual grand coalition won't be smooth.
Reuters
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Some commentators have even mused on a grand coalition between Conservatives and Labour.
Reuters
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But he feels he's not a part of our grand coalition.
Reuters
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That is why he prefers a grand coalition to a narrow right-wing one.
The Irish Times
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Many analysts expect a grand coalition as the likely outcome.
Reuters
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The conflict has tied Berlin's grand coalition government in knots.
The Irish Times
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Some Social Democrats have reportedly called for a member vote on a grand coalition.
The Guardian
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Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Rare