take part
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I was alternately excited and apprehensive to take part, and my editor would like me to note that I pitched this story on my own accord.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Barcelona did not take part in the initiative, while players at other La Liga fixtures had worn the shirts as intended.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The U.S. citizen and Myanmar scholar was on a three-day trip in western China to take part in a workshop on economic cooperation, according to a family spokeswoman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
The lane draft: Athletes contesting the 200m will take part in a lane draft, selecting their preferred semi-final heat and lane in world rankings order.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
So Grandma, who didn’t take part in community activities, wanted to go to the rummage sale.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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