working relationship

noun

: an ability to work together
We have a good working relationship.

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In Contempt establishes Olivia’s challenging working relationship with veteran news director Greg Dalman, who edits a London daily newspaper prone to pushing the boundaries of what can be published. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 Tallman never returned to Drastic Measures, marking an end to a seven-year working relationship with Sanders. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 Tagliabue, who died in November, had a strong working relationship with NFL Players Association executive director Gene Upshaw, whose constituency strongly favored pausing the action to assess the situation. — Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 What started with Hamilton doing odd jobs for the legendary artist evolved into a deep friendship and a working relationship that lasted for more than a decade. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for working relationship

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“Working relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/working%20relationship. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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