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the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole an operation requiring precise coordination among all branches of the armed forces

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Recent Examples of coordination Israel’s military body in charge of aid coordination in Gaza, COGAT, said 579 trucks of aid had entered over the past week. Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025 Many observers would argue that issues such as climate change, technological regulation and pandemic responses require coordination that only a hegemonic or collective leadership framework can provide. Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 30 May 2025 Global Collaboration One of the biggest challenges in the celiac community has been a lack of global coordination, Weisbrod explains. Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 The City of Eustis Events Department led the restoration and coordination for the project. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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  • While there is no formal legal definition of sanctuary policies, the term generally refers to local jurisdictions limiting cooperation with federal immigration officers.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
  • Sanctuary cities grew in popularity before Trump’s first term and colloquially refer to areas where officials limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2025

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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