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participant

[pahr-tis-uh-puhnt] / pɑrˈtɪs ə pənt /


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Senegalese wrestling, known as "laamb", is performed bare-chested and in a loincloth, with the participant often adorned in "gris-gris", charms and amulets believed to offer protection.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Any car a participant owns or drives must have a device.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

"The Scottish government is a key participant in both the UK and Scottish Covid Inquiries and will follow all the evidence given at the Scottish Inquiry's implementation hearings closely."

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Someone performing modified push-ups might advance to the standard movement, while another participant might increase the height of the stepper.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

“Not a man was allowed to sit on the platform, to speak or vote,” recalled one participant.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

But seen today, in a transfer that glistens, it is more interesting than that: It’s Lean’s daring attempt to make a love triangle appear as monumental as it would have seemed to its benighted participants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

One way the dirty trick can easily become a criminal matter is through misconduct by the participants in the course of investigation of a dirty trick.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

During the control phase, participants avoided peanuts entirely.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

The International Men's Day event aimed to introduce men to new activities and point participants to support available to improve both their physical and mental wellbeing.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

“The match is over when one of the participants steps outside of the outlined parameters. Remember, this is strictly a hand-to-hand combat. Do not summon the splendor.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray


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