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working relationship

American  
[wurk-ing-ri-lay-shuhn-ship] / ˈwɜrk ɪŋ rɪˈleɪ ʃənˌʃɪp /

noun

  • working relationships
    plural
  1. a relationship good enough for accomplishing things together.

  2. the relationship between colleagues or people who interact in the course of work.


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Musk is a major shareholder and the CEO of both SpaceX and Tesla, which have an extensive working relationship.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

There’s no harm in that per se, but you’ll have to forgive my irritation with Sudeikis, Lawrence, Hunt and fellow executive producer and showrunner Joe Kelly’s clumsiness with the team’s most complicated working relationship.

From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026

Mozeliak insists he has not decided what he wants to do beyond the season, and he said his long working relationship with Flores in St. Louis will not preclude a round of interviews.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali and Villa owner Nassef Sawiris have developed a close working relationship and have communicated directly over transfer business.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 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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