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
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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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Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
These group dynamics and cooperation efforts are part of what makes meerkats so intelligent.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
The key is to approach each new relationship with a spirit of cooperation while ensuring that your contributions are valued and that the partnership remains balanced over time.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Liberation reported that a raid was also being conducted simultaneously in Netflix’s European HQ in the Netherlands, following months-long cooperation between French and Dutch investigators.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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