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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Speakers urged calm and cooperation with law enforcement.
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Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
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—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 15 June 2025
Cross-country cooperation in governmental repression is ticking up too.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
The terms generally describe limited local cooperation with ICE, which enforces U.S. immigration laws nationwide but sometimes seeks state and local help.
—Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
The Minnesota Democrat lauded the cooperation between Minnesota leaders and state law enforcement.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 15 June 2025
Cross-country cooperation in governmental repression is ticking up too.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
The terms generally describe limited local cooperation with ICE, which enforces U.S. immigration laws nationwide but sometimes seeks state and local help.
—Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cooperation
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooperation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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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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