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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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Brittney Pescatore, director of investigations for the subcommittee, said Cherfilus-McCormick was provided with many opportunities to cooperate.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Barzee also argued to the panel Thursday that the House hearing could influence potential jurors in the criminal trial and that the concurrent proceedings have prevented her from cooperating with the ethics committee's investigation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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Well, at least Cheryl Bosa’s social-media pleas to unite her two sons haven’t fallen on deaf ears.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The hit capped a seventh inning in which the Vikings united to chase sophomore starter Jaliane Brooks, one of the stars of the Griffins’ Division 2 title run last season.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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According to the indictment, Rivera also collaborated with Gorrín to arrange a meeting between Sessions, the Texas Republican congressman, and Maduro in Caracas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gap continues to tap into the cultural zeitgeist by collaborating with creative partners who bring fresh perspectives to its heritage designs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Band (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band%20%28together%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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