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: used, done, belonging to, or experienced by two or more individuals
a dormitory with a shared living area
shared equity
shared responsibilities
FDOT public information officer Rebecca Leigh White said pre-existing road constraints and rights of way mean cyclists and motorists will have to use shared lanes throughout the extension.—
Cyanne Dunn
Cyanne DunnTheir shared project, the Gottman Institute, combines his theory with her practice.—Casey Greenfield
Casey GreenfieldI thought back to the long years of conflict, but also to the deep, shared passion for the art of cooking, eating, and offering hospitality.—Chitrita Banerji
Chitrita Banerji2
computing
: accessible by more than one user or process
Despite the shared memory, the PC performed relatively well …—Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldmana shared network drive
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What united their voices was a shared focus on how banks are becoming increasingly intelligent platforms that are highly connected, predictive, and sustainable.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Even while the Russia-Iran relationship improved over the past 15 years due to shared interests, several areas of contention within these issues have strained the partnership.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025
Generations of Americans have left their mark on our shared historic sites, and our film has benefited enormously from their work.
—Ken Burns, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Countries that once saw each other as enemies are working together—through the Abraham Accords—to build a region based on cooperation and shared prosperity.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Even while the Russia-Iran relationship improved over the past 15 years due to shared interests, several areas of contention within these issues have strained the partnership.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2025
Generations of Americans have left their mark on our shared historic sites, and our film has benefited enormously from their work.
—Ken Burns, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Countries that once saw each other as enemies are working together—through the Abraham Accords—to build a region based on cooperation and shared prosperity.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shared. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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