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: used, done, belonging to, or experienced by two or more individuals
a dormitory with a shared living area
shared equity
shared responsibilities
FDOT public information officer Rebecca Leigh White said pre-existing road constraints and rights of way mean cyclists and motorists will have to use shared lanes throughout the extension.—
Cyanne Dunn
Cyanne DunnTheir shared project, the Gottman Institute, combines his theory with her practice.—Casey Greenfield
Casey GreenfieldI thought back to the long years of conflict, but also to the deep, shared passion for the art of cooking, eating, and offering hospitality.—Chitrita Banerji
Chitrita Banerji2
computing
: accessible by more than one user or process
Despite the shared memory, the PC performed relatively well …—Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldmana shared network drive
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My campaign is rooted in our shared vision for District 6, one that is focused on safer neighborhoods, a sustainable cost of living, and smart, responsible growth—ensuring that our city remains a great place to live, work, be educated and invest in.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
As space shifts from government dominance to public-private collaboration, new interdependencies are emerging and altering traditional interactions, driving competitive innovation and prompting a broader perspective of space as a shared strategic domain.
—Reema Khan, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
While the situation is anything but a laughing matter, the commenters of the shared Reddit post had many jokes about the incident.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
These test results also clearly show that the RTX 5070 and AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 are far ahead of the RTX 5060 Ti, which is reflected in their shared starting price.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
As space shifts from government dominance to public-private collaboration, new interdependencies are emerging and altering traditional interactions, driving competitive innovation and prompting a broader perspective of space as a shared strategic domain.
—Reema Khan, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
While the situation is anything but a laughing matter, the commenters of the shared Reddit post had many jokes about the incident.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
These test results also clearly show that the RTX 5070 and AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 are far ahead of the RTX 5060 Ti, which is reflected in their shared starting price.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Shared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shared. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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