cooperate
verb (used without object)
to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit.
was cooperating
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past progressiveof cooperate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The airline said it was cooperating with investigators and said the “safety and wellbeing of our passengers, crew and operations remain our highest priority.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Amazon said it was “heartbroken by the loss of life” and was cooperating with authorities.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
In a statement sent to AFP on Tuesday prior to the decision, Discord said it was "cooperating with authorities in the investigation into this serious case."
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
It said that Minnesota investigators had “no ongoing concerns with Chipotle,” and that the company was cooperating with health authorities.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
We had grown apart: he had opted for a traditional leadership role and was cooperating with the system.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
