take part
idiomatic phrase
: to be involved in some activity : to participate in something
Almost everyone took part in the celebration.
She refused to take part in the discussion.
… was sentenced to five years in federal prison in May for taking part in a bogus investment scheme …—
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Mike FreemanHe swore that he took no part [=was not involved] in their activities.
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Brooks announced the launch of a radio channel at Kauffman Stadium two years ago and once took part in Royals spring training as part of a fundraiser for his charity.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
Under the proposal, state governors would be asked for volunteers among their Guard forces to take part in the removals.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 15 May 2025
Before dropping out of the Democratic mayoral primary amid fallout from his federal indictment, Adams declined in March to take part in the UFT’s classroom exercise, according to a source directly familiar with the matter.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
More than 60 members of the Arkansas National Guard are taking part in an annual multi-national exercise in Guatemala this month, the Guard announced Wednesday.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
Under the proposal, state governors would be asked for volunteers among their Guard forces to take part in the removals.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 15 May 2025
Before dropping out of the Democratic mayoral primary amid fallout from his federal indictment, Adams declined in March to take part in the UFT’s classroom exercise, according to a source directly familiar with the matter.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
More than 60 members of the Arkansas National Guard are taking part in an annual multi-national exercise in Guatemala this month, the Guard announced Wednesday.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 14 May 2025
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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