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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

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has made workers extremely hesitant to cooperate with authorities, Camacho said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Different species can cooperate in surprisingly diverse situations.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 2026

But the state of Alabama chose not to cooperate with the Supreme Court decision.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

His business also cooperates with the National Emergency Supply Organisation.

From BBC Mar. 18, 2026

Binance has said it was confident it complies with all reporting obligations, and it cooperates with law enforcement and regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

The Fed disputes that claim and says it voluntarily cooperates with the commission but isn’t legally bound by its decisions.

From Barron's Jan. 5, 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

I put on a dress too, run a comb through my hair until it cooperates.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

Instead, the residents of Mohenjo-daro may have cooperated to give households broad access to the resources needed for a comfortable standard of living.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

Kushner said the utility had cooperated with the investigation, turning over data and making PG&E staff available for interviews.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Robinson’s roommate, a romantic partner, has cooperated with law enforcement since the shooting, officials have said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 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

But I never really cooperated, and they soon dropped me from the routine.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

They have been documented engaging in "wave washing" -- cooperating to create choppy waters that knock seals off sheets of ice so they can be more easily captured and eaten.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

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

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

In a statement on Wednesday, K2 Airways identified the five crew members on board the aircraft, and said it was "fully cooperating with the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and other government agencies".

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

An Altus spokesperson said Friday that the company’s primary concern is the well-being of the community affected by the fire, and added that the company is cooperating with local officials as the investigation continues.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

The tiny robots are too small to see with the naked eye, but are capable of cooperating to eradicate any disease and to repair any damage done to the human body.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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