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common thread

KOM-un THRED

ˈkɒmən θrɛd

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commonthread

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a shared element, theme, interest, or characteristic that links different people, events, or ideas together into a coherent whole; identifying the common thread in a relationship or network is essential for understanding what binds a group together and what makes collaboration possible

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