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
Rosenior has continued to extract strong performances from Fernandez and has spoken positively about their working relationship.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 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
U.S. officials were familiar with Rodriguez’s career and understood that she would potentially be amenable to a working relationship, an administration official said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
Their working relationship evolved quickly into courtship, then love.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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