working relationship

noun

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

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Her most valuable working relationship didn’t come from a program either. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The coalition has a good working relationship with Swinger, Olson said. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 That sort of easy back-and-forth exemplifies Dippold and Murai’s working relationship. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 June 2026 But Settles-Tidwell said this commitment to equity did not translate into Wood’s working relationship with her. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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