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Recent Examples of mutually
The fourth proposal was a coordinated approach to development and security, which Xi said are mutually dependent.
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
In the Epistle to the Galatians, Paul strains to show that the Gentile mission and the Jerusalem mission, though carried out by mutually mistrustful parties, belong to a single divine design.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Coachella, rife with Instagrammable moments, is a mutually beneficial opportunity for creators and businesses alike.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
And while there’s no way to phrase this without trafficking in understatement, the long-running arrangement is nothing if not mutually beneficial.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Here’s hoping that Nitehawk’s union-busting management learns from Alamo’s fatal self-own, signs a mutually respectful contract with its workers, and continues to provide a blessedly phone-free theatrical experience.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The Indianapolis Colts and cornerback Kenny Moore II have mutually agreed to seek a trade, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Coachella, rife with Instagrammable moments, is a mutually beneficial opportunity for creators and businesses alike.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Paul and Michelle weren’t close friends of Caroline’s, but a decade of acquaintanceship had mutually grandfathered them into permanent status in each other’s lives.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Phil Helsel, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
In the Epistle to the Galatians, Paul strains to show that the Gentile mission and the Jerusalem mission, though carried out by mutually mistrustful parties, belong to a single divine design.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Coachella, rife with Instagrammable moments, is a mutually beneficial opportunity for creators and businesses alike.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
And while there’s no way to phrase this without trafficking in understatement, the long-running arrangement is nothing if not mutually beneficial.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Here’s hoping that Nitehawk’s union-busting management learns from Alamo’s fatal self-own, signs a mutually respectful contract with its workers, and continues to provide a blessedly phone-free theatrical experience.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Apr. 2026
The Indianapolis Colts and cornerback Kenny Moore II have mutually agreed to seek a trade, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Coachella, rife with Instagrammable moments, is a mutually beneficial opportunity for creators and businesses alike.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Paul and Michelle weren’t close friends of Caroline’s, but a decade of acquaintanceship had mutually grandfathered them into permanent status in each other’s lives.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually
Adverb
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Now, to be clear, Reynolds and Mac do have their own ownership stake in Necaxa (and, reciprocally, the Necaxa ownership group has a small stake in Wrexham).—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Few dare voice the idea that problems might be solved not by individuals or the market but collectively, through society and the state.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Our member organizations collectively serve hundreds of thousands of residents across the state through housing programs, domestic violence services, early childhood education, mental health care and more.—
Monique B. Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Sheridan School District educators are expected to return to the classroom next week after union members voted unanimously Friday to ratify a deal to end the longest teachers strike in recent Colorado history.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, Florida lawmakers unanimously approved expanding KidCare to extend health insurance to more than 40,000 children.—
Daniel Chang,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Assets owned jointly with another individual typically pass directly to the surviving owner and aren’t included in the estate.—
Nancy Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The two have jointly addressed reporters several times since Operation Epic Fury began in late February.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Mutually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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