- plural of colleague.
colleagues
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Even so, lead author Moritz Herberhold and his colleagues conclude that the "RLV C5 offers an effective path for Europe to independently develop partially reusable super-heavy launch capabilities."
From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026
As a former writer for his employer’s website, Abnernathy links his layoff — as well as pink slips for two dozen former colleagues — to AI’s rise.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 11, 2026
Giuffra’s admonishment to colleagues about speaking to reporters came after reports of his role in the Paul Weiss deal emerged publicly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
The 27-year-old and his colleagues were attempting to carry out a safe burial at a cemetery in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, last month when they were attacked.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
Former colleagues thought Ellsberg’s outlook was too negative.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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