Example Sentences

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All of the book’s advice is illustrated with case studies; some feature people who have participated in the author’s “time tracking challenge,” “better workday challenge” or “evening hours challenge.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"The defendant appears to have participated in such conduct," the court said as it overturned her acquittal.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

YouGov now says that tools meant to eliminate data from such respondents – who may have participated and given random answers just to claim the rewards – "were not administered in the optimal way".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

While some of the firm’s past employees have participated and some of her new hires are interested, Martin is the only one in the plan right now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

The prosecution, Miss Petrocelli, paraded in front of you a bunch of admitted criminals, people who have participated in stickups, buying and selling stolen goods, you name it.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers