take part
idiomatic phrase
: to be involved in some activity : to participate in something
Almost everyone took part in the celebration.
She refused to take part in the discussion.
… was sentenced to five years in federal prison in May for taking part in a bogus investment scheme …—
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Mike FreemanHe swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in their activities.
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The organization encouraged them to take part in national letter-writing campaigns, while also training members to engage on local issues.
—Emily Suzanne Johnson / Made By History, TIME, 3 June 2024
In April 2024, Alix took part in a trend that highlighted how much her younger sister had grown up.
—Mckinley Franklin, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
West Hollywood local Katrina Vinson has been taking part in the parade for years as the founder of Pride Riders, a collective of lesbian riders.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
More than 30,000 runners took part in Sunday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll half-marathon and marathon through San Diego, a 20 percent uptick from last year.
—U-T News Services, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
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Emily Suzanne Johnson / Made By History, TIME, 3 June 2024
In April 2024, Alix took part in a trend that highlighted how much her younger sister had grown up.
—Mckinley Franklin, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
West Hollywood local Katrina Vinson has been taking part in the parade for years as the founder of Pride Riders, a collective of lesbian riders.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
More than 30,000 runners took part in Sunday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll half-marathon and marathon through San Diego, a 20 percent uptick from last year.
—U-T News Services, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2024
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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