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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Standard retail pricing starts at $7,500, and the company also took part in Los Angeles’ Electrify Expo in June—be sure to look for them at a future stop on EE’s calendar.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
He was expected to take part in photo ops and do autograph signings at the event.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2025
The retired Philadelphia Eagles star, 37, and his younger brother, 35, took part in the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 12 July 2025
The Israel Defense Forces said the strike was targeting a Hamas militant who took part in the October 7, 2023, attacks — and that the incident is under review.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
He was expected to take part in photo ops and do autograph signings at the event.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2025
The retired Philadelphia Eagles star, 37, and his younger brother, 35, took part in the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 12 July 2025
The Israel Defense Forces said the strike was targeting a Hamas militant who took part in the October 7, 2023, attacks — and that the incident is under review.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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