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collective

[kuh-lek-tiv] / kəˈlɛk tɪv /


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The metaphorical framework is an obvious fit for corporate life: defined roles and aligned priorities lead to collective success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Across Wall Street, analysts are looking for headline earnings growth of around 14%, a rate that would take collective S&P 500 profits to just over $605 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

While the initial reaction in the stock market was a collective yawn, a five-year lookback shows that long-term investors have been treated very well by the company’s board of directors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

She also runs a 12-month novel generator through the Dream Side, a teaching collective and writer’s retreat she formed with Meng Jin, Susanna Kwan and Shruti Swamy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The counseling did nothing at first—I can’t think of a single session I would describe as “helpful”—but their collective power over time was undeniable.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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