coalition: union of political parties for a special purpose. (verb: coalesce. Synonyms: alliance, union) hurdle: frame to be jumped over in a race.
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controversy: public argument or debate about something many people do not agree with. (adj: controversial) inaugural: marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office: “The president’s inaugural speech.” thereby: by that means, in that way, as a result of that. breakthrough: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development. sprint: run at full speed over a short distance: "I saw Charlie sprinting through the traffic toward me".