collusion
noun
col·lu·sion
kə-ˈlü-zhən 
: secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
acting in collusion with the enemy
collusively
adverb
Examples of collusion in a Sentence
The company was acting in collusion with manufacturers to inflate prices.
there was collusion between the two companies to fix prices
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On the flip side, Trump and his surrogates have hammered home that a rigged and broken system is the result of the collusion between the mainstream media and elites.
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Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump’s admiration for Putin is well documented and dates back to his first presidential run in 2016, sparking numerous investigations and reports of collusion.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Claire, in collusion with her grandfather, plan activities that are designed to re-unite her parents.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
On Russian ‘collusion’ In the months leading up to Trump’s 2016 election, the FBI began investigating Russian interference in the race — and unverified claims that Trump associates were aiding those efforts.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump’s admiration for Putin is well documented and dates back to his first presidential run in 2016, sparking numerous investigations and reports of collusion.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
Claire, in collusion with her grandfather, plan activities that are designed to re-unite her parents.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
On Russian ‘collusion’ In the months leading up to Trump’s 2016 election, the FBI began investigating Russian interference in the race — and unverified claims that Trump associates were aiding those efforts.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for collusion
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“Collusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collusion. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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collusion
noun
col·lu·sion
kə-ˈlü-zhən
: secret agreement or cooperation for an illegal or dishonest purpose
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