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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Recent Examples of participation
The order described participation by AI developers as voluntary but the framework has not yet been fully developed.
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Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
Colombia’s participation as guest Country of Honor at Annecy is part of a broader international promotion strategy led by Proimágenes Colombia, which also serves as the Colombia Film Commission.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Discussion over Partey’s visa, how other players interact with him, and his participation at the World Cup will continue for as long as Ghana remain in the tournament.
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Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Deposits may be insured up to $3M through participation in the program.
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Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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Arkansas Online,
27 June 2026
Colombia’s participation as guest Country of Honor at Annecy is part of a broader international promotion strategy led by Proimágenes Colombia, which also serves as the Colombia Film Commission.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Discussion over Partey’s visa, how other players interact with him, and his participation at the World Cup will continue for as long as Ghana remain in the tournament.
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Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Deposits may be insured up to $3M through participation in the program.
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Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for participation
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Some of those steps include starting to save as young as possible to take advantage of compound growth, maximizing 401(k) contributions to receive company matches, considering Roth accounts to save on taxes later and keeping debt to a minimum, experts said.
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That means nearly 80% of its work goes completely under the radar, including its contribution to a 2026 box office smash, on which the director took a personal interest in the post-production AI tools.
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Yet despite his later involvement in politics, McCloskey remains most closely associated with the confrontation that unfolded outside his home in June 2020.
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They are also required to certify that their contingents and units have been vetted and no credible information of prior involvement links them to gross violations of human rights.
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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