collusion
noun
col·lu·sion
kə-ˈlü-zhən 
: secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
acting in collusion with the enemy
collusively
adverb
Examples of collusion in a Sentence
The company was acting in collusion with manufacturers to inflate prices.
there was collusion between the two companies to fix prices
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And the best among them take steps to avoid conflict of interest or the appearance of collusion and favoritism.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
He has been charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit foreign collusion and one count of publishing seditious material.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
In a recent interview on CNN, Adam Schiff defended his absolute lies about a Russian collusion hoax.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 18 Nov. 2024
The review also showed no collusion intended to rig the voting.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
He has been charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit foreign collusion and one count of publishing seditious material.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
In a recent interview on CNN, Adam Schiff defended his absolute lies about a Russian collusion hoax.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 18 Nov. 2024
The review also showed no collusion intended to rig the voting.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Collusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collusion. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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collusion
noun
col·lu·sion
kə-ˈlü-zhən
: secret agreement or cooperation for an illegal or dishonest purpose
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