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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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Recent Examples of cooperate
The hospital is cooperating with investigators and has given police hundreds of hours of surveillance video.
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
In its ruling more than seven years ago, the Supreme Judicial Court left it up to the Massachusetts Legislature to define the extent to which local law enforcement officers, including court officials, could cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Collaborate in decision-making and cooperate in its implementation, or compete and ultimately be in conflict.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Sidney Powell and Ken Chesebro both plead guilty and agree to cooperate.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
In its ruling more than seven years ago, the Supreme Judicial Court left it up to the Massachusetts Legislature to define the extent to which local law enforcement officers, including court officials, could cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Collaborate in decision-making and cooperate in its implementation, or compete and ultimately be in conflict.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
Sidney Powell and Ken Chesebro both plead guilty and agree to cooperate.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Entry-level professionals often find that their ability to convey ideas, collaborate effectively and adapt their communication styles to different audiences can make or break their early career experiences.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Trump, Sheinbaum suggested, was apparently under the impression that the country was still being run by ex-President Felipe Calderón and his former security chief, Genaro Garcia Luna, the latter now serving a 38-year U.S. prison term for collaborating with the Sinaloa cartel.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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These behaviors help to unite individuals toward a common goal and may actually turn work into a respite for employees trying to channel their energy into productivity and find safe space from the political climate outside of the office.Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Republicans must unite, and quickly deliver these Historic Victories for the American People.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The overall figures do not include Forever 21. Before merging into Catalyst Brands, JCPenney was owned by Simon, Brookfield and Authentic.David Moin, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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Think of it as creating the ultimate cancer-fighting super cell by merging two of our body's most efficient defenders.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Cooperate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperate. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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