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as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
we're banding together to oppose the construction of one of those big-box stores in our town
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as in to unite
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
small farmers banded together to oppose the interests of the agricultural giants
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The problem is that Hayley’s body doesn’t always cooperate.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026 -
Another job of the VSP was cooperating and coordinating with scientists in other parts of the world.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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In a hall occasionally pierced by air-raid sirens warning of Russian strikes, the event has united Ukraine’s most prominent galleries, artists, collectors, and cultural institutions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The feature written and directed by Zachary Derek follows three unlikely heroes in the medieval kingdom of Northumbria who must unite to stop a royal conspiracy.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Amanda Chapman, Edward Kelley Preschool’s teacher of a decade, stood before the Sacramento City Unified School District board Thursday night and thanked them for collaborating with her and district personnel to create a plan that would allow the parent participation preschool to stay open.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Sources have told Deadline that Fox was originally unhappy with the creative on Season 14 of the show, but collaborated with the creative team and was ultimately sated.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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“Band (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band%20%28together%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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