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association

[uh-soh-see-ey-shuhn, -shee-] / əˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃən, -ʃi- /




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The NFL and its referees association have a new collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a work stoppage and hopefully anything like 2012’s botched ‘Fail Mary’ call.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

As a result of the war, German industry faces stagnation at best this year, the country’s BDI industrial association said last month, with the conflict creating additional uncertainty and strain for companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

North, who played 21 Tests for Australia, has a long association with the English domestic game.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"While our study suggests a potential association between external eating behavior and treatment response to GLP-1 receptor agonists, these findings remain preliminary," said Yabe.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

His mom is the head of the parents’ association.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya




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