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cooperate

[koh-op-uh-reyt] / koʊˈɒp əˌreɪt /


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After spending almost three months in jail for civil contempt of court, I was freed after receiving my source’s permission to cooperate with the government’s investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

As with anyone who’s been manipulated by others, Yuru isn’t sure he wants to cooperate with anyone at the moment.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

“I am calling on Lineage, Altus, the property owner, and every involved party to cooperate immediately with the City, County, LAFD, Public Health, and regulatory agencies,” Jurado said in the statement to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

Previous studies have shown that bees can socially learn tool use, solve puzzle-like tasks, cooperate with one another, and adapt their behavior to changing situations.

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

There was a hint of pleading in her voice that disgusted her, but she needed him to cooperate.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

Coinciding with the new Moon, dark skies will create ideal viewing conditions for the peak where the weather cooperates.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

A Nexo spokeswoman said the platform cooperates with law-enforcement requests, but couldn’t comment publicly on individual clients.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

The investigation comes just a month before Lunar New Year, which is a popular travel period in China. Trip.com’s business operations will continue as normal while it cooperates with the probe, the company said.

From Barron's Jan. 14, 2026

In a written statement, a Grindr spokesperson said the company cooperates with law enforcement and encourages people to use its video calling feature to verify connections for safety before meeting in person.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 9, 2025

“Stop making trouble, Nina. If Helvar cooperates, he and Muzzen will both have their freedom just as soon as the job is done.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

In addition to speaking publicly about Jeremy's death, Webb has cooperated with the hospital where he was treated to help develop training on MMA.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The firms said they welcomed the publication of the report, adding they had "cooperated fully with the investigation throughout".

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Proceedings were delayed an hour by the threat of storms, but the weather cooperated in the end.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

Monday's US settlement announcement said AEL had cooperated with OFAC's probe and agreed to additional nonmonetary remedial measures to strengthen compliance with US sanctions.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

Lilya had reluctantly cooperated with the regulations about haircuts.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

A TWG spokesperson told the Journal that “Mark Walter and TWG have always acted in good faith,” are cooperating with authorities and are “confident these matters will be resolved favorably.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

"We look forward to cooperating fully with the authority to address their questions," the spokesperson added.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

"And the cells aren't cooperating in a random way," adds Xue.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

In remarks to local media, the airline said: "At this time, the details are being gathered, and we are committed to cooperating with the relevant authorities."

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

“But, from the evidence, it seems the ladies aren’t cooperating for you.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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