uncooperative
Example Sentences
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Still, he said they worked hard to create boundaries and hold those lines despite the fire’s ballooning acreage, up to 30-foot flames in some areas and the uncooperative weather conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Bilton called Pelley uncooperative in a termination letter sent to the host.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Initially, the department said it was punishing Italian pasta companies because they were being uncooperative with its investigation, citing problems that ranged from missing information to untranslated Italian words in the companies’ submissions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
In 2010, group members were uncooperative with the investigation and gave conflicting testimony, making it challenging to prosecute the case, according to McFarland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025
Bruno thought about his question, wanting to phrase it exactly right this time, just in case it came out as being rude or uncooperative.
From "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" by John Boyne
