working relationship
Americannoun
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a relationship good enough for accomplishing things together.
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the relationship between colleagues or people who interact in the course of work.
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McCullum will now have to build a working relationship with the new Test coach.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
He would be the most likely candidate to replace Stokes at Test captain, yet has forged a strong working relationship with McCullum leading the white-ball teams.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
County officials pulling out of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, or LAHSA, Sokoloff said it’s important to maintain a working relationship with the county to avoid duplication and finger-pointing.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Even more significant, though, was the realization that on the podium that day stood the last musician to have had a real working relationship with one of the 20th century’s defining composers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
“I know and you know. That’s usually enough to ensure a good working relationship between the two of us.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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