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 China is willing to strengthen unity and coordination with all parties, work together to respond, jointly resist unilateral bullying, safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, and defend international fairness and justice. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025 Drills, baby, drills: Many competitive athletes perform drills to improve their speed, power, reaction time and coordination. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025 Smarter zoning, earlier coordination with developers, and upfront investments in roads, utilities, and public services are essential. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025 According to the health department, symptoms of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease include changes in memory, walking, coordination, speech, and behavior. Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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  • The White House says President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday aimed at identifying sanctuary cities, part of a broader effort to target jurisdictions that limit their cooperation with immigration authorities.
    Joel Rose, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation There is no strict definition for sanctuary policies or sanctuary cities, but the terms generally describe limited cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
    Kate Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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