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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Eisenhower instructs the two men to come to an agreement and “Pressure” follows the ups and downs of their working relationship over the course of several days.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Her complaints were upheld after an investigation which recommended for their working relationship to be reviewed.
From BBC • May 5, 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
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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