as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser

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Recent Examples of teamwork CEOs previously told Fortune that playing sports growing up taught them confidence, teamwork, discipline, and more. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025 This collaborative approach can lead to new forms of teamwork and innovation on the factory floor, making work environments safer and more efficient. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025 To alleviate the disparity between funders’ donation caps and nonprofits’ need for resources, Godoy suggests nonprofits share services and spaces — such as collectively pitching in for an accountant or having joint office areas — to spur teamwork while cutting costs. Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025 Whether in leadership, personal relationships, coaching or teamwork, knowing when not to speak, when to pause and how to hold silence is just as vital as finding the right words. Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for teamwork
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  • The partnership encompasses six key areas: public policy coordination, education initiatives, heritage preservation, business relationship facilitation, employee exchanges, and audience development.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 July 2025
  • On the other, the factors holding that balance together—OPEC+ coordination, U.S. shale resilience, and subdued global demand growth—are all subject to disruption.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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  • The Arizona Senate passed a bill on Republican party lines last week that would encourage agreements with ICE while also forbidding any political jurisdiction to pass an ordinance or policy forbidding cooperation with federal immigration-enforcement efforts.
    Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
  • The series is developed and produced by Robot, with production cooperation from The Seven.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 July 2025

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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teamwork. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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