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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Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson and USC’s Makai Lemon didn’t run at the combine, so the top of the wide receiver class should gain more clarity as players take part in their pro days.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
There's doubt over whether Iran can or will take part in the tournament.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
How many Texans will take part remains the central question.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Shell did not take part in the climactic week-and-a-half of negotiations with WBD, according to people familiar with the talks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
There's doubt over whether Iran can or will take part in the tournament.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
How many Texans will take part remains the central question.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Shell did not take part in the climactic week-and-a-half of negotiations with WBD, according to people familiar with the talks.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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