Example Sentences

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Or don’t sign, and risk being labeled uncooperative or unaccountable.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Initially, the department said it was punishing Italian pasta companies because they were being uncooperative with its investigation, citing problems that ranged from missing information to untranslated Italian words in the companies’ submissions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

In 2010, group members were uncooperative with the investigation and gave conflicting testimony, making it challenging to prosecute the case, according to McFarland.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

The brothers were arrested and questioned twice by police, but were initially uncooperative, giving "no comment" interviews.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

HARRY: Al—Albus, I’ve been exchanging owls with Professor McGonagall—she says you’re isolating yourself—you’re uncooperative in lessons—you’re surly—you’re — ALBUS: So what would you like me to do?

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling