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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 With a little teamwork and a lot of passion, the cannabis movement is set to make even bigger waves in the year ahead. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025 Soccer is more entertaining when players display the intricate skills and teamwork needed to create dangerous scoring chances and, at some point, goals. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025 The chef who handles the heat, impressing with both their food and teamwork while improving their behavior, will take home the $250,000 grand prize, provided by granola brand Purely Elizabeth. Peter White, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025 This change in mindset encourages teamwork, as opposed to competition. Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teamwork

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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teamwork. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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