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cohesion

[koh-hee-zhuhn] / koʊˈhi ʒən /
NOUN
union
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As in ancient Athens, those most vocal about the need to protect children from corrupting influences insist that such drastic measures constitute a defense of rather than an attack on democratic values and social cohesion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Chemical companies generate huge revenues and support hundreds of thousands of jobs, contributing to social cohesion and harmony, he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The ultimate outcome of the Iran conflict depends on Iran’s response, leadership cohesion and willingness to return to negotiations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Drinks are another easy place for a host to create cohesion.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

And then the immaculate cohesion stops as Celia reluctantly breaks away.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern