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coworker

[koh-wur-ker, koh-wur-] / ˈkoʊˌwɜr kər, koʊˈwɜr- /






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At a news conference last month, Sheriff Robert Luna described Clinkunbroomer as a hero, model son, amazing coworker and the exact type of person he wanted wearing the department’s uniform.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

At the urging of a coworker, he finally visited an urgent care facility and, upon arrival, was told that he immediately needed to go to an emergency room.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

That Russell was a beloved son, brother, friend and coworker comes through fiercely in Patricia E. Gillespie’s film, as does the utterly bewildered state in which Russell’s action left his family, friends and colleagues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

I can’t speak for your coworker as to his reasoning but the converse of what I just wrote gives hints as to why some people may leave their funds with their former employer’s plan.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026

One particular coworker didn’t find the pleading rings amusing.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia

“My biggest fear is that I will see some of my coworkers lose their jobs,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Some coworkers quit, and two colleagues related by marriage became estranged.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Alvarez's coworkers reassure her that annual visitors to the resort town will be back next year.

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

He said he has spoken to many of his coworkers who feel like "our backs are against the wall" and feel "scared to turn their heating on".

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026

His coworkers in the drafting room look up from their desks as she passes by.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri


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