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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“South Park” has previously depicted Satan as being the victim in an abusive relationship with Saddam Hussein.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025
Advocates for access say most teens who have abortions involve their parents in the decision and that those who do not often have a good reason, such as an abusive relationship.
From Washington Times • Mar. 29, 2023
"Some people will say they had a good experience, but the percentage of people who report an abusive relationship with title lenders is so much higher. The disparities are extreme."
From Salon • Nov. 15, 2022
Hasegawa said she had abortions when she was younger and unprepared to raise a child, and when she was older but in an abusive relationship.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 24, 2022
Both were crystallised by the response to Ms Heard, said Kelly Sundberg, a professor at Ashland University and author of Goodbye Sweet Girl, a memoir about her experience in an abusive relationship.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2022
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