As the year progressed, the loose confederation held thousands of rallies and disrupted politicians' town hall meetings, directing their most vocal opposition against healthcare reform.

Tribal leaders strengthened their loose confederation to protect traditional rights.

In 1948, wrestling reached new heights after a loose confederation was formed between independent wrestling companies.

It was a loose confederation of independent small states (cantons) which formed during the 14th century.

Instead, it has always been a loose confederation of different, independent groups or families.