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cooperative

[koh-op-er-uh-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv, -op-uh-rey-tiv] / koʊˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪv, -ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪv /




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“We have to demonstrate the cooperative federalism works,” she said last week at a conference in Ottawa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Helpfulness is a spectrum, and scientists don’t all agree about which animals should be defined as true cooperative breeders.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Fire engines are typically staffed by three personnel, who commonly work 24-hour shifts, and are supervised by a fire captain, according to Cal Fire cooperative contracts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

It adds that, wherever possible, it uses what it calls "cooperative care".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

But sometimes I do like a couple of cooperative fish of frying size.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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