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as in to cooperate
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 to unite
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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Verb
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Are people cooperating with directions to evacuate?—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026 -
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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The group started to strictly focus on uniting business and community leaders to boost Montgomery County.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2026
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But the retirees soon unite to uncover the truth and save their home from an otherworldly threat.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Your practical eye helps people collaborate without blame.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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Officials are focusing on protecting the environment, as crews have teams measuring the extent of the flows and working with collaborating agencies, Katon said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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“Band (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/band%20%28together%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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