as in contribution
the state or action of being actively involved in something
The subjects were thanked for their valuable participation in the study.
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Registration is not required and participation is free and open to the public.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Councilwoman Maly Rosado in a statement Friday also urged greater citizen participation.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2025
The recent round of high-profile burglaries has renewed scrutiny of Chile and its participation in the Visa Waiver Program, which allows foreign nationals to visit the U.S. without a visa.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
These figures underscore the systemic issues - such as unconscious bias, limited access to networks, lack of role models and societal pressures - that continue to hinder women’s participation and advancement in STEM careers.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Councilwoman Maly Rosado in a statement Friday also urged greater citizen participation.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2025
The recent round of high-profile burglaries has renewed scrutiny of Chile and its participation in the Visa Waiver Program, which allows foreign nationals to visit the U.S. without a visa.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
These figures underscore the systemic issues - such as unconscious bias, limited access to networks, lack of role models and societal pressures - that continue to hinder women’s participation and advancement in STEM careers.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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