team effort

noun

: something done by a group of people
The project is a team effort.

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As the month unfolds, however, a friend group or team effort may require more give-and-take than you’re used to, let alone comfortable with. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 And, while this new image is the result of a team effort of cutting edge-technology, the Black Eye Galaxy is also a favorite target for backyard astronomers because it can often be spotted in small telescopes. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026 However, the night was a team effort for Dallas, as the crew worked to fend off the Amps’ hunt for the biggest upset of this season. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 The team effort to give the majestic bird a chance means a lot and shows how loved the bald eagles of Big Rock Park are. — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for team effort

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“Team effort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/team%20effort. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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