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as in collaborating
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 cooperating
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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Koukoumidis and Surman agree that a much larger community of researchers and entrepreneurs should be collaborating to advance AI, which is one of the goals of Oumi.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026 -
The legislation limits the city from collaborating with ICE with the 287(g) agreements.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The homeowner was not injured and was cooperating with investigators, the LAPD said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The two parties are cooperating on companion measures in the House and Senate.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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This week’s first annual Reclaim the Economy Week reflects a growing global demand for fresh thinking, with individuals and collectives uniting to demand an economy that puts people and planet first.—
Olivier De Schutter,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The law passed with strong bipartisan support, with American lawmakers uniting over national security concerns.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Banding (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banding%20%28together%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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