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cooperate

[koh-op-uh-reyt] / koʊˈɒp əˌreɪt /


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“I am calling on Lineage, Altus, the property owner, and every involved party to cooperate immediately with the City, County, LAFD, Public Health, and regulatory agencies,” Jurado said in the statement to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

Both companies also agreed to cooperate with the DOJ and bolster their compliance programs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Different species can cooperate in surprisingly diverse situations.

From Science Daily Jun. 20, 2026

"We take this inspection very seriously and will cooperate fully with the Fair Trade Commission's investigation," the Hello Panda snack maker wrote.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

To get Argentina’s government to cooperate, they had to confront its officials with proof of what the spies were up to.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

China cooperates with countries around the world, including Russia, based on the “principles of equality and mutual benefit,” it added.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

When the weather cooperates, take to the sea by paddleboard or kayak, easy to rent from Sea Nantucket.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

Whether either side cooperates remains to be seen.

From Barron's Jan. 17, 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

“Stop making trouble, Nina. If Helvar cooperates, he and Muzzen will both have their freedom just as soon as the job is done.”

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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

There is little question of the ideological divergence between the two countries today, but, as Mr. Creuzberger explains, they have cooperated and coexisted through the unlikeliest of circumstances throughout the 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 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

Proceedings were delayed an hour by the threat of storms, but the weather cooperated in the end.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

"The accused has not cooperated in the ongoing investigation of others involved with this international operation. It is our belief that he is withholding information, and our office is in favor of incarceration."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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

Super Micro Computer, Albatron Technology and Chief Telecom have said separately they are cooperating with investigators.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Since January, Venezuelan authorities have aligned themselves with U.S. priorities, opening up the country’s vast oil reserves to foreign investors and and cooperating with Washington on migration and security operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

The Shrewsbury and Telford trust said this week it was "fully cooperating" with West Mercia Police, which launched an investigation six years ago into the trust's maternity service.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

The Pacific is no place for rowers, especially when they are weak and blind, when their lifeboats are large and unwieldy, and when the wind is not cooperating.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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