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joined-up

British  

adjective

  1. with all departments or sections communicating efficiently with each other and acting together purposefully and effectively

    joined-up government

    1. focusing on or producing an integrated and coherent result, strategy, etc

      joined-up thinking

    2. forming an integrated and coherent whole

      joined-up policies

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"We are using the planning, property and taxation systems to achieve this as part of a joined-up package of solutions to a complex set of issues."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She said it had to be accessible to all clinicians and designed to ensure those with an increased risk profile received "joined-up care".

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

“We like to drip-feed viewers throughout so that the whole thing feels like a joined-up experience.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

He called on ministers to take "bold action to treat poor health and homelessness in the joined-up way that these figures show is so desperately needed".

From BBC • May 15, 2025

“Miss Borrows will teach you joined-up letters,” said Silas.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

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