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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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Among other requests, the letters inquire about the companies’ systems for tracking potential scams or fraud incidents that use their platforms, measures to authenticate users and how the companies already cooperate with the government to combat fraud.—
Allan Smith,
NBC news,
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According to the investigation, the family was no longer cooperating with DCF, who last saw the children in their home in June of 2023.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Outside the stadium, protesters clashed over Iran’s oppressive regime and its place in the tournament as players vowed to rise above politics and unite Iranians through soccer.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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With the family seemingly united on this front, all eyes now turn to whether the court will allow Nick to use the trust.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
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DiCaprio, 51, and Scorsese, 83, have collaborated on six movies and one short film, the most recent being Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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But Venezuela’s government condemned the move, accusing her of encouraging violence and collaborating with foreign powers.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Band (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band%20%28together%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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