as in cooperation
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 The system is also integrated with broader space domain awareness networks and joint multi-domain operations, improving intelligence sharing and operational coordination. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025 Key Takeaways Alcohol and Benadryl both depress the central nervous system (CNS), and combining them can dramatically worsen side effects like drowsiness, slowed breathing, confusion, and impaired coordination. Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025 But along with efficient coordination, weaver ants’ physical traits appear to give them an edge. Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2025 Bluntly, Emery sought coordination, not tempers flaring and chaos. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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  • California’s 'sanctuary' policies, which limit cooperation between local authorities and federal immigration agencies, further complicate enforcement efforts, creating a tense and often publicized standoff between federal officers and local communities.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The film is financed by the Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF), Kinepolis Film Distribution (KFD), Proximus, VRT, and the Belgian tax shelter (in cooperation with BNP Paribas Fortis Film Finance and Casa Kafka Pictures).
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • Presented by Capital One, the collaboration dinner with Chef Amosu and Oyediran took place at Platform by the James Beard Foundation at New York City’s Pier 57 on September 30th, 2025.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
  • So, while firing a worker solely for a statement or a belief may be shortsighted, companies can and will take action when employee behavior erodes trust, respect, or collaboration.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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