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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Marcel Malanga has said his father forced him to take part.
—Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
However, a larger group — approximately 20 to 30 North Koreans — was said to have taken part in that incident.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The 27-year-old Brazilian’s legal team requested for Moyes to give evidence and the Scot has agreed to take part.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
For more information on tour stops and how to take part, visit https://stateoftheppl.com/.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
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Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2025
However, a larger group — approximately 20 to 30 North Koreans — was said to have taken part in that incident.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The 27-year-old Brazilian’s legal team requested for Moyes to give evidence and the Scot has agreed to take part.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
For more information on tour stops and how to take part, visit https://stateoftheppl.com/.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Take part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20part. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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