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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
a documentary film on the battle that was produced in collaboration with a society of historical reenactors
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as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole
our collaboration produced a better result than any of us could have achieved alone
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The minimum qualifications for this job are 15 years of progressive leadership experience supporting clients or staff across multiple regions and programs and at least 10 years leading partnerships results at a national scale.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025 -
Analysts say the resort will open to Russian tourists first, as evidenced by its booming military and other partnerships with Russia, before eventually opening to Chinese tours.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Executives: Make logistics a boardroom conversation, not a back-office line item. Technologists: Prioritize coordination over control. Investors: Ask yourself: What’s the more scalable bet for humanity—a launchpad, or a logistics layer that works? Because Maya didn’t need a miracle.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The opinion adds further scrutiny to the Trump administration's internal coordination—or lack thereof—between its law enforcement and immigration agencies.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Earlier this year, Miami-Dade approved a formal cooperation agreement with ICE for the county jail system.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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In a vote underscoring the tough path ahead, its parliament agreed to fast-track a proposal that would effectively stop the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. watchdog that has monitored the program for years.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The Virginia rap duo recently shared their feelings on the production duo’s breakup and the relationship between the two collectives.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
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Just as plantation owners once claimed to know what was best for enslaved people — controlling their movement, their associations, their very thoughts — artificial intelligence systems now make similar claims about human behavior.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The homeowners association will require residents to park inside their garages to prevent the spillover of parking onto neighborhood streets, See said.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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More than 200 Venezuelan nationals accused of gang affiliations were transferred to El Salvador, where they were imprisoned in the country's high-security mega-prison.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Regardless of political affiliation, the pattern is clear: When a leader is surrounded only by voices that reinforce a personal narrative, and dissent is punished or ignored, the consequences reach far beyond one office or institution.—
Oscar Chavez-Arrieta,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Your strong connection with Huda was a significant focus this season.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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While it isn’t commonly practiced outside of Ireland, other cultures have similar rituals in their wedding ceremonies to mark the couple’s connection, like the lasso ceremony or the Hindu granthibandhan ceremony.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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“Collaboration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaboration. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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