These were individually, and certainly collectively, fatal wounds,

Individually the write-ins did not win, but collectively they certainly did. A powerful message was sent to three powerfully arrogant incumbents. This should have been a walk in the park to re-election, and they've been given their worst nightmare.

The teams could try to individually justify their decisions, but if you look at it collectively, you can't help but reach the conclusion there's a double standard. Because for every person that was hired, there was a minority candidate as strong, if not stronger, that was overlooked. Things would normally even out over time a little bit, but the fact that it was 0 for 8 raises some concern.

Motley Crue, collectively and individually, have done things on our own terms.

A consensus means that everyone agrees to say collectively what no one believes individually

If the flight attendants either collectively or individually engage in some activity, it's going to be much more difficult to operate the airline.