collective

Example Sentences

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But even that collective effort was not enough to keep it going.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

By recognizing the scale of human influence and embracing shared aspirations for a better world, societies can begin to use their collective power to shape a more positive future for both people and the planet.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

It is considered more likely that Moreno waits until after a new collective bargaining agreement is reached next year to determine whether to sell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s tempting to believe that the market knows something you don’t based on the collective wisdom of millions of investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But there is no collective term for all the different positions which have in common a recognition that some forms of knowledge of nature are more successful than others, and that consequently knowledge can progress.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton