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as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
conservation groups cooperated with state authorities to find a humane way to manage the area's overpopulation of deer
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as in to unite
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
several industrialized nations cooperated in a trade agreement to reduce or eliminate tariffs
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Now will the weather cooperate for your Halloween celebrations?
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Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Numerous studies on altruism show that societies thrive when people cooperate toward common goals.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
For starters, according to Jackson, more interest rate cuts are expected to follow the Fed’s half-percentage-point reduction in September, if inflation indicators cooperate.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
Countries including Venezuela and China have previously refused to cooperate with U.S. authorities on deportations.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Numerous studies on altruism show that societies thrive when people cooperate toward common goals.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
For starters, according to Jackson, more interest rate cuts are expected to follow the Fed’s half-percentage-point reduction in September, if inflation indicators cooperate.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
Countries including Venezuela and China have previously refused to cooperate with U.S. authorities on deportations.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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Star Margot Robbie collaborated with her stylist Andrew Mukamal to recreate some of the Barbie doll’s best looks over the decades for last summer’s hit film.Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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What will be key to success is executives who are leading any functional or business organization collaborating amongst themselves and with their technology partners to envision and create use cases that will grow their businesses.Billee Howard, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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There were more than 100 people dedicating their lives to the film and they were united by the martial arts spirit.Sara Merican, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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Shortly after Biden’s comments, Harris spoke from the Ellipse in Washington, vowing to be a president who would unite the country.Will Weissert, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lowe moved to the Republic when the two papers merged in 1996.Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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The resort’s seven freshwater pools, including the infinity pool which seems to merge with the ocean, offer stunning settings for pre-wedding gatherings or post-ceremony relaxation for the guests.Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Cooperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperate. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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