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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Many youth organizations condemned Israel’s bombing campaign and took part in protests, both on the street and at the ballot box, in the spring primaries.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 27 June 2024
Children ages 7 and up can take part in a fun experiment by using markers and coffee filters to create a beautiful take-home flower.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
On Saturday, June 22, Dream, 7, took part in a dance recital with her cousins True Thompson and Chicago West, both 6.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
So far, 104 filmmakers from 29 European countries have taken part.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 June 2024
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E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 27 June 2024
Children ages 7 and up can take part in a fun experiment by using markers and coffee filters to create a beautiful take-home flower.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
On Saturday, June 22, Dream, 7, took part in a dance recital with her cousins True Thompson and Chicago West, both 6.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
So far, 104 filmmakers from 29 European countries have taken part.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 26 June 2024
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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