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participate

[pahr-tis-uh-peyt] / pɑrˈtɪs əˌpeɪt /


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Those who refuse say they are denied the chance to participate in public works schemes, often the only local work available.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That means an entire generation of Italian middle-schoolers has now grown up without seeing their country participate in the World Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

And engineer-by-training Christina Koch, 47, will become the first woman to participate in a lunar mission.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

We want to participate in what Sam is creating.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“I have a right to participate in the decision, the most important acquisition we’ll ever—”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick