cooperation
noun
co·op·er·a·tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for : common effort
We are asking for your full cooperation.
2
: association of persons for common benefit
established trade and economic cooperations
Examples of cooperation in a Sentence
The report cited a lack of cooperation between state and local officials.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are asking for your full cooperation.
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The framework sought to promote regional security and cooperation among Persian Gulf states without external military involvement.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
The team has put millions into cosmetic renovations – like painting, the Diamond Club and the parking lots – but more cooperation with the city will be necessary to fund any major renovations or even a new stadium.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, who met Iran’s ambassador on Sunday, said the two countries agreed on the need to continue their cooperation on allowing Iraqi oil to pass through Hormuz.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The cooperative birth behavior may reflect ancient evolutionary traits in toothed whales — and evidence of complex social cooperation beyond primates.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
The team has put millions into cosmetic renovations – like painting, the Diamond Club and the parking lots – but more cooperation with the city will be necessary to fund any major renovations or even a new stadium.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, who met Iran’s ambassador on Sunday, said the two countries agreed on the need to continue their cooperation on allowing Iraqi oil to pass through Hormuz.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The cooperative birth behavior may reflect ancient evolutionary traits in toothed whales — and evidence of complex social cooperation beyond primates.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooperation
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cooperation
noun
co·op·er·a·tion
kō-ˌäp-ə-ˈrā-shən
: the act or process of cooperating
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