working relationship

noun

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

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The pair have now worked together on four films and have established a strong working relationship as well as a friendship. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 Calling for a strike (initiated by the players) or a lockout (initiated by the owners) would change the working relationship between the two parties, as the players and owners would be prohibited from contacting one another away from the bargaining table. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026 The two executives are, in fact, said to have a close working relationship that appears to have overcome a long and grueling audition for the top job. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026 During the last episode of season 1, Adriana (Keys) gets back together with Freddie (Atkins) and ends her friendship and working relationship with Brayden (Ambrozic). Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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