working relationship

noun

: an ability to work together
We have a good working relationship.

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Don't Let Resentment Outlive the Lesson Major Howell’s story has an unexpected ending, because his most potent insight came long after the working relationship had ended. — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 In November 2024, Leo wrote an email to his senior colleague detailing his misgivings about their working relationship, as well as expressing concerns to managers and HR. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Alexis Yarbrough, chairwoman of the trustees, accused Alston of failing to develop a good working relationship with leaders at Florida Atlantic University, which shares space with Broward College in Davie and downtown Fort Lauderdale. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Personality and communication style are worth weighing when choosing a realtor, as this will be a working relationship. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for working relationship

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“Working relationship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/working%20relationship. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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