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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These new editors looked after mood and activity playlists, and worked on playlists and programs that other editors didn’t want to take part in anymore.
—Liz Pelly, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Amid the clips of the couple sharing drinks and taking a car ride, Bloom and Perry also took part in a yoga session.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
At one point, a parent asked him whether — if state money was going to be funding the school — it would be required to take part in state testing.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
Kawhi Leonard took part in a five-on-five practice Thursday, and Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said his star forward is making progress in recovering from a right knee injury but there is still no timetable for his season debut.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Liz Pelly, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Amid the clips of the couple sharing drinks and taking a car ride, Bloom and Perry also took part in a yoga session.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
At one point, a parent asked him whether — if state money was going to be funding the school — it would be required to take part in state testing.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
Kawhi Leonard took part in a five-on-five practice Thursday, and Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said his star forward is making progress in recovering from a right knee injury but there is still no timetable for his season debut.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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