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
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
Rivas said Tuesday that Gabriella had been an uncooperative tenant that flouted financially responsibilities and had, therefore, forfeited any inside track to renewal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
The brothers were arrested and questioned twice by police, but were initially uncooperative, giving "no comment" interviews.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2025
However, Dana had remained stubbornly uncooperative, and his statements were confusing.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
