as in coordination
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 Gracious professionalism is an ethos centered on innovation, teamwork and respect. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 Participating in sports is about learning the values of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 Sounds like the makings of a joke, but when the waters start to rise, this simple, wordless tale deepens into a warm-blooded epic about teamwork and survival. Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2025 Some complimented the group’s teamwork and quick action. Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 28 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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