Read the sentence.The president relied on his friends in other countries to help him win the war against their common enemy.Based on the context of the sentence, which word would be the best replacement for friends?

The sentence describes countries cooperating with the president to defeat a shared enemy. “Allies” means people or countries that support one another, especially during a conflict, so it is the best replacement. “Buddies” and “mates” are informal words for friends, while “associates” does not specifically suggest shared military support.

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