collectives

noun

plural of collective
as in groups

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  1. groups
  2. institutions
  3. corporations
Noun
  • People can also learn about the breed through groups such as the Heart of America Samoyed Club — which hosts a dog show every spring — and the Samoyed Club of America, Light said.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Representatives for the American Chemistry Council and Fragrance Creators Association, other groups opposing the measure, declined to comment.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of groups
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  • Some real-estate experts contend, however, that institutions shelling out millions to underwrite a property are already dead set on recouping their investments.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • The city also is constrained in taxing because about 1,500 properties — including state offices, hospitals and religious institutions — are exempt from paying local property taxes.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of institutions
Noun
  • Those corporations have, by the way, consistently objected to the EU’s digital regulations on the grounds that the rules would harm users’ privacy and lead to a degraded experience.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • Many of them are affiliated with corporations, unions and other industries.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Definition of corporations
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