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 Among the complications is determining the allotment of personnel as well as any coordination between private security details and law enforcement agencies. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025 The perfect coordination of pants and shoes. Emma Mehl, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025 The National Guard was not included among the agencies listed for coordination in Bowser’s order. Connor Greene, Time, 10 Sep. 2025 Whether there will be further steps depends entirely on the coordination and strength of the response. Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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  • The National Guard remains deployed in the district after Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an executive order coordinating cooperation between local police and federal forces through the end of November.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Scott Olson/Getty Chinese President Xi Jinping and Tunisian President Kais Saied witness the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in various fields including green and low-carbon development and investment after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, May 31, 2024.
    Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • It was also carried out in collaboration with Professor Hyun-Kon Song’s team at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST).
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Fineman has had a busy fashion week, attending shows for Michael Kors and Khaite, and hosting a party for her collaboration with Mother.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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