participation

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Recent Examples of participation The suspect, who wasn't identified due to his age, was arrested for murder and participation in a criminal street gang. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 With participation growing each year, organizers say the event formerly known as the Chicago Triathlon is on track to become the largest triathlon in the world. Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Diminished ticket sales due to piracy also affect actors and producers, who negotiate profit participation as part of their compensation for mounting a movie or TV show. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 All of the dunkers, many of whom made a name for themselves in international competitions that can be found across the internet, are compensated for their participation. Jason Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for participation
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Noun
  • The project received a major contribution in 2026 when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a $2 million gift as one of several donations made ahead of their wedding.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In recognition of his extraordinary career, Wilkinson received the BAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award and was presented to Queen Elizabeth II at a reception honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to British film.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • When asked about the weapons cache and if it was intended for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence, Dobrindt said that foreign involvement couldn’t be ruled out.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s a graph showing the involvement of each Premier League club’s goalkeepers last season, in terms of passes played and shots on target faced.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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