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coops (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of coop (up)

as in houses

to close or shut in by or as if by barriers restless kids cooped up in the house on a rainy day

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The pyramid that houses the Tyrell Corporation is just one example.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Heinz’s London office houses a working chef’s kitchen where recipes are tested every week, and retail partners are brought in to taste products.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.

— Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025

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Plus, the modular set includes one roomy sofa, one armchair, a large and small ottoman, and an acacia coffee table that can be configured in several layouts to suit your needs.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
The Judge card Towns purchased includes two Gold Logoman patches worn by the Yankees outfielder during each of the last two seasons to mark his consecutive MVP campaigns in 2024 and 2025.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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