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working relationship

American

[wurk-ing-ri-lay-shuhn-ship] / ˈwɜrk ɪŋ rɪˈleɪ ʃənˌʃɪp /

noun

plural

working relationships

a relationship good enough for accomplishing things together.
the relationship between colleagues or people who interact in the course of work.

Example Sentences

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Did your friendship and working relationship with Dean make this project easier or harder?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

We’ve maintained a working relationship with them, because at the end of the day, you’re going to have to deal with them.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

But their balance of imperfections makes their working relationship inspirational, in its way.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Asked how any legal action could affect his working relationship with Sela and Alalshikh moving forward, Warren said nothing would change.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Their working relationship evolved quickly into courtship, then love.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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