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 …—
Mike Freeman
Mike FreemanHe swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in their activities.
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And Woll is seemingly in a good place after returning to the Leafs, taking part in multiple high-tempo practices, and on Friday, speaking to the media for the first time surrounding his absence.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Comics who took part in the recent festival in Saudi Arabia, including Bill Burr and Aziz Ansari, have received backlash because of the country's history of human rights abuses.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Prince William, in the traditional military-style coat and hat, took part in proceedings and laid a wreath.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Cleveland Guardians’ pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted for allegedly taking part in a scheme to rig bets placed on Major League Baseball games.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Comics who took part in the recent festival in Saudi Arabia, including Bill Burr and Aziz Ansari, have received backlash because of the country's history of human rights abuses.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Prince William, in the traditional military-style coat and hat, took part in proceedings and laid a wreath.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Cleveland Guardians’ pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted for allegedly taking part in a scheme to rig bets placed on Major League Baseball games.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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