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used or done by a number of people as a group
a cooperative space project undertaken by Russia and the U.S.
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Recent Examples of cooperative
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
The cooperative design of the AIIB For decades, multilateral development banks have served the important task of lending billions of dollars a year to support economic and social development.
—Tamar Gutner, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Click here to see more photos of the Fifth Avenue cooperative.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Popularized first in arcades, then cemented at home during the Sega Genesis and SNES era, games like Golden Axe and Streets of Rage were a staple of cooperative action gameplay for a generation.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
The cooperative design of the AIIB For decades, multilateral development banks have served the important task of lending billions of dollars a year to support economic and social development.
—Tamar Gutner, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
The program, established during the 2023 Minnesota legislative session, seeks to assist new cooperatives in financing strategies for business development, with a focus on enhancing the production, processing, or marketing of agricultural commodities, products or services in Minnesota.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Click here to see more photos of the Fifth Avenue cooperative.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooperative
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Simancas was one of 177 Venezuelans deported by the United States who had been transferred to the US naval base in Cuba, a measure criticized by human rights organizations who say the base is not appropriate for housing migrants.—
Osmary Hernández and Manuel Cobela,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Co-written and published by the advocacy organization GLAAD on March 12, the letter boasts a stacked list of signatories including Bob the Drag Queen, Traitors host Alan Cumming, actor Elliot Page, Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause, Golden Globe winner Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and many more.—
Samantha Allen,
Them,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, the concept of Transcendent Leadership emphasizes the ability to balance tradition with innovation, encouraging leaders to rise above limitations, focus on the collective good, and inspire those around them.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Everyone on the Duke sidelines held their collective breath as the star winced in pain.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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The thoughtful partnership considers how Angeles National Golf Club is located in the same mountain range as Pasadena and near Altadena, a historically Black neighborhood that was largely impacted by the devastating LA wildfires in January.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Joon Loloi's New Collection with Lone Fox Features 21 Unique Heirloom-Style Rugs About the Collaboration Draper James and POLYWOOD share a commitment to quality craftsmanship, making this partnership a natural fit for durable outdoor furniture.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Chronic joint bleeding can lead to long-term damage, making movement harder over time.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Premiering later this month, the new show comes from the tie-up struck between CJ ENM and TBS last year (following a joint business agreement in 2021), which will see at least three TV shows and two films co-produced and airing on TBS TV channels.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The association was also set to investigate the Philadelphia 76ers amid Joel Embiid's absence earlier this season, and they are now being looked at due to Paul George and Tyrese Maxey missing games as their season continues to falter.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Of this sample, 510 reported a diagnosis of ED The researchers then used univariate and multivariate logistic regression to look for associations with an emphasis on the a-word: associations.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The girl, identified as Louise, disappeared around 2 p.m. Friday while on her way home from André Maurois middle school in northern France, officials in the commune of Épinay-sur-Orge said.—
Stephen Sorace,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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The water level continued to lower in the communes of western France affected by flooding since last weekend, but the return to normal will be gradual, according to the latest forecasts.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Actors Nicole Brydon Bloom and Justin Theroux first met in 2022, when their mutual friend, actor Louisa Jacobson, introduced them at a private party at the Lower Manhattan bar The Nines.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2025
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Cooperation between our governments requires clear understandings on issues of mutual interest, as has been done.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Eurofighter Typhoon, part of the British, German, Spanish and Italian forces, is manufactured by a consortium of defense companies: Airbus, BAE Systems and Leonardo.—
TIME,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to Leary, the park was officially established in 1887 when the state of Connecticut purchased the land for $1 from a consortium of landowners who wanted to preserve the site’s history.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Cooperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooperative. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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