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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And while they try to maintain a cordial working relationship, they don’t claim to be good friends.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Her complaints were upheld after an investigation which recommended for their working relationship to be reviewed.
From BBC • May 5, 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
Our working relationship, I am sure, would be made a great deal easier.'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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