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Recent Examples of cooperatives
The old joke is that some cooperatives are the least cooperative groups in the world.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperatives
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The two organizations have been collaborating to design and build a pipeline to provide water and recycled water to the tribal reservation.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, researchers have studied job insecurity for decades and reached the overwhelming consensus that the sentiment is a net negative for organizations.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Before the unanimous vote to defer the interim agreement decision, commissioners heard from dozens of residents and representatives from local civic associations who urged them to reconsider.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Created in partnership with more than 20 local associations, the new trail system will play an instrumental role in sustainable local development.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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That’s a gentle way of saying that those institutions must be prepared, at times, to coerce.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Power increasingly concentrated outside formal institutions Vahidi’s rise comes at a moment when Iran’s formal political institutions appear weaker than ever.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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While many colleges and universities offer career services, providing everything from résumé reviews to interview prep, Next Great Step offers one-on-one mentorship and group coaching sessions.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The competition now moves into its semifinal round, where students are interviewed by panels of distinguished arts professionals and faculty from Southern California colleges.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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From coastal towns to charming inland cities and mountain communities, the Southeast draws retirees with a lower cost of living, access to quality healthcare, a warm climate, and an excellent quality of life.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Funds routed through weakly regulated financial centers, often under nominal compliance regimes, help seed narratives designed to divide Western societies and undermine political cohesion.—
Gaurav Srivastava,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Officials say a goal of the attacks is to undermine support for Ukraine, spread fear and discord in European societies and drain investigative resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Most modern sports teams are purchased by consortiums, and every league has its own rules about how exactly those groups can come together.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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State-level surveillance consortiums.—
Robert B. Shpiner,
STAT,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some interpreted McVay’s demeanor on Thursday night as evidence of a splinter in one of the league’s most successful partnerships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, for the next six years, Uranus will be opposite your sign affecting your closest partnerships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Cooperatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperatives. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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