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as in penitentiary
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
was thrown in the coop for disturbing the peace
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Recent Examples of coop
Farmers supply the chickens and there are seven coops strategically placed around the Yuba-Sutter area to test from.
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Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
If possible, collect some samples and take photos, then contact your local university coop extension service (find yours here) for positive identification.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
See the custom Victorian-style coop Vice President JD Vance and his family recently installed on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
The coop was built without taxpayer money, according to a person familiar with the project who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
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ABC News,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coop
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
If possible, collect some samples and take photos, then contact your local university coop extension service (find yours here) for positive identification.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
See the custom Victorian-style coop Vice President JD Vance and his family recently installed on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
The coop was built without taxpayer money, according to a person familiar with the project who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
—
ABC News,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coop
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Two years ago, a judge freed Anthony Bailey after 27 years in the federal penitentiary, giving him a second chance at life.
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After a federal jury voted to convict him in early 2024, Hernández was sent to a notorious high-security penitentiary in West Virginia to serve his time.
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In summer 2026, fashion brands are offering less and less chunky sandals and instead leaning into minimalist cage-toe designs and thin ankle straps that delicately wrap around the foot.
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Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington and past events including a UFC Freedom 250 cage-fighting event June 14.
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center, according to the jail’s inmate listing.
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Epstein served about 13 months in a Florida jail, and was often permitted to leave the jail on work release.
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The pair, who were detained in March, had already spent four months in prison prior to the punishment, which ultimately reduced their sentence from 25 lashes to 21, the AP said.
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Taylor, 30, now faces a potential sentence of life in prison.
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“Coop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coop. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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