in company

phrase

chiefly British
: with a group of people
The children have no idea how to behave in company.

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After the Senate advanced its version of the budget in the fall, Navatek dropped $4,799 to send bourbon to a handful of lawmakers, including Graham and Collins, the FBI found in company records — a likely violation of Senate gift rules. — Molly Redden, ProPublica, 20 Oct. 2026 Semiconductor and data center stocks were particularly hard hit, with many falling together despite no apparent deterioration in company fundamentals. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 The ambitious, but costly, multi-day experience was one of the most creatively inspiring offerings in company history. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 That board then unanimously voted to fire Latimer for allegedly spending millions in company money on himself. — Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in company

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“In company.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20company. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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