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collective

[kuh-lek-tiv] / kəˈlɛk tɪv /


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The short answer: revenue sharing is included in the collective bargaining agreement, so any change to revenue sharing must be negotiated with the players.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Travolta’s perspective on life and death seems collective, almost optimistic, as if dying is merely a long-haul journey between this existence and the next, with everyone he’s loved and lost waiting there with open arms.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Stars dictated dressing‑room dynamics, influenced tactical decisions and sometimes overshadowed the collective with inane disputes over things like training schedules or even who should take penalties.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Some of his business teachings survive to this day in our collective cultural memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Chess players the world over were following the game through faxes and telephone contact, and their collective question was answered at Fischer’s fiftieth move.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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