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 South Korean government said it was cooperating with the U.S. on the drills and hoped that the “friendly relationship” between Trump and Kim would lead to meaningful dialogue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 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
Bhatti said he was cooperating with the trust's investigations and he could not comment while they were ongoing.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
There wasn’t enough time between periods anyway, even when your locker was cooperating.
From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin
