- plural of colleague.
colleagues
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Colleagues and friends remembered him as a cop who wanted to make a difference.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
Colleagues at work who she has known for years will not look her in the eye.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
Colleagues at the private-equity giant knew him as someone with a dry sense of humor and liked to call him “Chairman Rao.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Colleagues said they weren’t surprised — the role brings more power — but added that Gorka would likely face a tough Senate confirmation process if nominated.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
As Jefferson put it, “May we meet there again...with our antient Colleagues, and receive with them the seal of approbation.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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