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cooperative

[koh-op-er-uh-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv, -op-uh-rey-tiv] / koʊˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪv, -ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪv /




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Most previous research on cooperative insect societies has focused on temperate species found in Europe or North America.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

"The person who had the bag wasn't too cooperative with us to start off with," he said, which made "things a little bit difficult".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Although there aren’t any other cooperative breeders among the great apes, there are South American treetop monkeys called marmosets and tamarins who do cooperate to raise young.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Fire engines are typically staffed by three personnel, who commonly work 24-hour shifts, and are supervised by a fire captain, according to Cal Fire cooperative contracts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

"The prosecuting attorney claims that you were not very cooperative at the time of your sentencing, and I don't find you terribly cooperative at present."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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