a party to

Example Sentences

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But because they did that, it gave the judge a hook to say, We’re not going to be a party to it.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Hezbollah is not a party to the negotiations, and says it will not abide by their outcomes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

A subpoena compels a party to release specified internal documents or information.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Gavito said that while “foreign policy issues may not have been the single factor, there is a tendency for a party to win when the movements align.”

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Not saying a word, Smith moved closer and closer, acting as a party to the conversation and entering the inmate’s personal space until he stepped back in frustration.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover