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 Arizona Senate passed a bill on Republican party lines last week that would encourage agreements with ICE while also forbidding any political jurisdiction to pass an ordinance or policy forbidding cooperation with federal immigration-enforcement efforts.
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Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
The series is developed and produced by Robot, with production cooperation from The Seven.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 July 2025
International Tax Cooperation The outcome document devotes significant space to international tax cooperation.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The initial recalls took place voluntarily at the manufacturer's request in cooperation with the FDA and were announced on May 20, 2025.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
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Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
The series is developed and produced by Robot, with production cooperation from The Seven.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 July 2025
International Tax Cooperation The outcome document devotes significant space to international tax cooperation.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
The initial recalls took place voluntarily at the manufacturer's request in cooperation with the FDA and were announced on May 20, 2025.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 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 18 Jul. 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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