closed shops

noun

Definition of closed shopsnext
plural of closed shop
as in galères

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  1. organizations
  2. communities
  3. colleges
  4. cliques
  5. clans
  6. unions
  7. coalitions
Noun
  • Yet, as organizations rush to meet this demand, many fall into the trap of greenwashing—claiming environmental or social responsibility without delivering tangible results.
    Joel Carboni, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Striking a balance between innovation and security will be essential as organizations seek to leverage the benefits of LC/NC tools in conjunction with generative AI.
    Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of organizations
Noun
  • Build communities around your business to increase customer engagement and loyalty.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of communities
Noun
  • Virtual visits became a lifeline for students unable to travel, and many colleges continue to offer robust online experiences.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Although most of last year’s top higher education news stories were concerned with campus turmoil of one sort or the other, 2024 also proved to be another banner year for colleges and universities on the philanthropic front.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of colleges
Noun
  • And that's where little cliques were formed.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With Venus entering your 11th house of friendships, networks and visions of the future, this transit could spark connections that challenge your social circles and cliques.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of cliques
Noun
  • And our definition of social media was to converse about the over-the-top shenanigans of the fictional Ewing, Channing and Carrington clans at the proverbial office watercooler.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission made six lion clans a candidate for protection under the state Endangered Species Act, and are expected to decide whether to permanently list them next year.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of clans
Noun
  • Strikes — particularly ones that happen during the holidays, a time of high economic activity — can help unions exercise leverage during negotiations or flex their muscles by garnering support from workers and sympathetic consumers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.
    Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of unions
Noun
  • Because of their mission and non-partisan nature, EDOs are in a strong position to assemble coalitions around specific opportunities.
    Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of coalitions
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