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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The professors saw possible collusion between the settlers and the authorities.
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Mark Mazzetti Jonathan Davis Anna Diamond David Mason, New York Times, 16 May 2024
To further elaborate, the Jan. 6 committee proved collusion to overturn the election starting at President Donald Trump’s desk.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024
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Mark Mazzetti Jonathan Davis Anna Diamond David Mason, New York Times, 16 May 2024
To further elaborate, the Jan. 6 committee proved collusion to overturn the election starting at President Donald Trump’s desk.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024
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“Collusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collusion. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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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