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English - United States - American English

The canoe moves when both paddles agree

Meaning

Partnership requires alignment.

Usage example

Let us agree first; the canoe moves when both paddles agree.

Cultural context

Additive seed entry for American English / English. Use as starter content and replace with verified community-sourced wording where needed.

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