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But, withdrawn in a corner, wrapped about in a shawl, sits an unparticipating man, visited, but not warmed, by the sun—a plant whose hour seems over, while buds are blowing and seeds are astir.

From The Confidence-Man by Melville, Herman

There was something alert and yet unparticipating in their steady gaze.

From Never-Fail Blake by Stringer, Arthur

It is one year and two months since these same men stood unparticipating, with Brennus d'Agoust at the Palais de Justice, when Fate overtook d'Espremenil; and now they have participated; and will participate.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas