as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser
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Recent Examples of teamwork Tuminelly built a career in healthcare, working as a respiratory therapist during the COVID‑19 pandemic, an experience that shaped her understanding of resilience, teamwork, and empathy. —
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026 The teamwork and professionalism shown by the officers today are a testament to their training in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and critical decision-making. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026 This form of teamwork could also be one of the more simple ways for the aviation industry to reduce its carbon footprint, according to recent research. —Megan Wollerton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026 The award goes to one Bears rookie and one veteran player who exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Piccolo. —Eileen T. Meslar, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teamwork
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026 The teamwork and professionalism shown by the officers today are a testament to their training in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and critical decision-making. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026 This form of teamwork could also be one of the more simple ways for the aviation industry to reduce its carbon footprint, according to recent research. —Megan Wollerton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026 The award goes to one Bears rookie and one veteran player who exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Piccolo. —Eileen T. Meslar, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teamwork
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Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, who sits on the Housing and Homelessness Committee, said Friday the recommendations are intended to better align the city’s homelessness response with local needs while avoiding service disruptions and improving long-term coordination.— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Police response and pressure to stop the spree The LAPD has increased patrols, deployed air support and license plate readers, and expanded coordination across units in response to the spike.— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Passing legislation in this manner, known as reconciliation, is an arduous process, requiring the cooperation of nearly every Republican in both chambers to proceed.— Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Characteristically, McMurtry wasn’t keen on being the subject of a full biography; Streitfeld, after befriending him, won his cooperation piecemeal.— The Week US, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/teamwork. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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