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participate

[pahr-tis-uh-peyt] / pɑrˈtɪs əˌpeɪt /


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“Finally, active managers can participate and join the passive moneymakers,” Jefferies CEO Rich Handler said in a recent letter to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

He is eligible to participate in all pre-season activities, including games, before his suspension begins on 30 August.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

They attend concerts, meet career coaches, reserve study rooms, download software, join student organizations, and participate in countless campus activities without ever reaching for a wallet.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Later that same year, Amabile would participate in Season 5 of “Bachelor in Paradise” and compete in Season 27 of “Dancing With the Stars,” making it to the semifinal round.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Fearing youthful tongues, Ben and Mary Anne had not allowed the other two to participate in their bastardized version of the ball until this year.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

Last year, he estimates he paid a little over $10,000 with twice as many employees—thanks to declining rates, dividends from the fund’s surplus and discounts for two safety programs he participates in.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Real name Jon Harvey, Count Binface is a comedian and author who often participates in elections and by-elections always in a silver dustbin costume.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

However, they also agreed with Cipollone that tobacco liability cases do not get blanket federal preemption, especially if industry participates in fraud or other deceptive practices independent of a warning label.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

Metro participates in one Lost & Found auction per month, according to the transportation agency.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 10, 2026

Even the farmer himself seldom understands the value of wild bees and often participates in the very measures that rob him of their services.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

"In the past I have participated in operations where we have pulled out survivors after seven days trapped."

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

The study involved 20 healthy adults who participated in a 7-day residential program led by neuroscience educator and author Joe Dispenza, D.C.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Knox later returned to the U.S., where she began to campaign against wrongful convictions and participated in the production of several television documentaries and dramas.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

“Many people talk about the fact that he initiated some of these discussions, that he participated in some of these discussions. You’ll hear references to comments he made. Usually he has edited out his comments.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Weeks later she might comment on the conversation, whether she had participated or not.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

At some participating businesses, fans will be able to acquire limited-edition merchandise and Laufey-themed specialty drinks.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

If you spend three hours catching up over dinner instead of hopping between bars, are you participating less in nightlife?

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

No reason was given for the end of the partnership - which saw the haircare brand supplying professional hairstylists and hair products to participating artists.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

The old Mississippi case that was included in the fraud division’s highlights featured more than 30 defendants accused of participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain pandemic relief loans.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

In June 1909, Alice Paul met Lucy Burns at a London police station after they had both been arrested for participating in a protest.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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