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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
a series of televised announcements made in cooperation with the tobacco companies warning teenagers about the hazards of smoking
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as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole
everyone's cooperation will make the project go much faster
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Recent Examples of cooperation
During the visit, Carney and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese agreed to increase cooperation on defense technologies, artificial intelligence and critical minerals.
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Rod McGuirk,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
During the visit, Carney and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese agreed to increase cooperation on defense technologies, artificial intelligence and critical minerals.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
He would often be spotted at local government meetings and organized against controversial state and local government actions, including Senate Bill 153, which required local law enforcement cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to his obituary.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The manner of death remains under investigation by the Kane County Coroner, in cooperation with the Elgin Police Department.
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Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Rod McGuirk,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
During the visit, Carney and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese agreed to increase cooperation on defense technologies, artificial intelligence and critical minerals.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
He would often be spotted at local government meetings and organized against controversial state and local government actions, including Senate Bill 153, which required local law enforcement cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to his obituary.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The manner of death remains under investigation by the Kane County Coroner, in cooperation with the Elgin Police Department.
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Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperation
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The new facilities are the latest milestone for the Mario Lemieux Center for Heart Rhythm Care, launched in 2024 through a partnership among the Mario Lemieux Foundation, Highmark Health and AHN.
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The opening also represents a much broader strategic partnership that will see FAO Schwarz products sold through Nordstrom's website and eventually rolled out across the department store chain nationwide.
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Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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The annual fireworks display that night is designated a National Security Special Event for the first time by the Department of Homeland Security, the highest classification for federal security coordination.
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The collaboration pairs one of the most recognizable music artists of the last decade with a menu item designed to bring back familiar memories from Fetty Wap’s biggest era, while also celebrating his influence on pop culture and music.
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Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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Starting around September, Morejon said, the DDA will work with several landscape architect firms to create potential design concepts for the park and reach out to community members, civic associations and the city’s parks and recreation advisory board for feedback.
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An Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield spokesperson did not answer the Courant’s questions but instead asked that questions be directed to Susan Halpin, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Health Plans, who is listed as a lobbyist for the association.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 7th House of Partnership, bringing old agreements, recurring relationship patterns, client conversations, or one-to-one expectations into review.
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Chan says the trend probably isn't for daters who have a problem overworking in their relationships.
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Two complaints raising questions about his party affiliation and motives were filed by the Alaska Republican Party chair.
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There will be concerts, but only certain artists need apply — most of those originally booked have already walked out, saying they were misled about the event’s political affiliations.
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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