make common cause vs work together

make common cause

verb
  • To cooperate, to enter into an alliance for a shared goal. 

work together

verb
  • To cooperate on a project. 

  • To function together as parts of a larger process. 

  • To be coworkers with someone; to share a workspace with someone. 

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