How to Use cohesion in a Sentence
cohesion
noun- There was a lack of cohesion in the rebel army.
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Lopsided levels of status in a group can lead to lack of cohesion or even conflict down the line.
— Rachel Feintzeig, WSJ, 24 May 2021 -
These slogans are political claims, trying to create a cohesion out of disarray.
— Stuart Schrader, The New Republic, 27 May 2021 -
Concerns that foreigners are a strain on the Danish welfare system and hurt social cohesion predate that crisis by a few decades, but now cut across party lines.
— Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2021 -
But a combination of injuries and a lack of cohesion, particularly on the defensive end, kept the Hawks from being a top-tier team.
— New York Times, 20 May 2021 -
For too long, naysayers have labeled diversity a distraction that drains resources, erodes unit cohesion and detracts from the military mission.
— Ravi Chaudhary, CNN, 27 May 2021 -
Though Team Penny served some delicious dishes, the judges say, overall, there was a lack of cohesion and communication.
— oregonlive, 21 May 2021 -
Science also tells us that social cohesion is no accident because our biological signals are hardwired to align with others.
— Andrew Mawson, Forbes, 14 June 2021 -
All of the Lakers’ warts were exposed Tuesday, the lack of cohesion, the late-season injuries, the wonky shooting and the inconsistent offense.
— Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2021 -
That is because the team lacks cohesion and looks split in half.
— Jerome Pugmire, ajc, 1 Jan. 2022 -
And instead, the Jazz simply don’t have the cohesion to pass the ball around to the open shooters at this point.
— Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Apr. 2022 -
Though the space is much darker than the rest of the home, the bold colors create a sense of cohesion.
— Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 2 Aug. 2024 -
Stick to a color scheme across the items to create cohesion.
— Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2023 -
There was no cohesion and nothing to connect the house to the yard or one part of the yard to another.
— Emily Hedrick, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024 -
Brennan was the right hire, but the staff turnover could impact cohesion.
— Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024 -
But there is a real cohesion to the thing night after night.
— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2024 -
Murphy likes the cohesion on the team going into the fall.
— oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2021 -
At some point, the top five must formalize to build cohesion within the unit.
— Nathan Baird, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2023 -
The Wings played with much more cohesion and jump in the second period.
— Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2022 -
But the number one thing for us is cohesion and alignment.
— Mia Berry, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2021 -
In some cases, this stems more from a lack of internal cohesion than a lack of will.
— Carmine Di Sibio, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2023 -
Those Dubs lacked a rhythm, an identity, and any sense of cohesion.
— Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 -
So much shifting of emotional gears goes on in the movie, yet there’s a tonal cohesion.
— BostonGlobe.com, 13 Oct. 2021 -
This design trick creates some cohesion between the Christmas tree and the rest of her space.
— Parker Bowie Larson, ELLE Decor, 13 Dec. 2022 -
The Pacers lost all offensive cohesion and only regained it in spurts the rest of the way.
— Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2022 -
The plan sparked months of mass protests and rattled the cohesion of Israel’s military.
— Samy Magdy, Twin Cities, 1 Jan. 2024 -
But for many Spaniards, it remains tainted by the bloody legacy of the past and concern for the country’s cohesion in the future.
— Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023 -
There’s more cohesion on the floor and a firm emphasis on playing free.
— Shane Young, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 -
This cohesion and depth distinguish Montblanc, underscoring its commitment to cultural heritage.
— Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024 -
Emotional intelligence is vital for influencing others and fostering team cohesion.
— Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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