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They work together heading away from political meetings (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

allies

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'meetings' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both groups as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for allies that I've seen before include "Co-operating states" , "Partners or confederates" , "They help each other, confederates" , "Associates, confederates" , "Countries working together" .)

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