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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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
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
Newey's remarks on the eve of the new Formula 1 season laid bare the crisis at Honda as the company starts its new working relationship with Aston Martin beset by performance and reliability problems.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 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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