as in contribution
the state or action of being actively involved in something
The subjects were thanked for their valuable participation in the study.
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The unemployment rate moved lower as labor force participation increased, rising to 62.6%, up 0.1 percentage point from December.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Spearhead voter engagement campaigns focused on increasing civic participation, particularly within underrepresented communities.
—Keith "papa Keith" Walcott, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
The game plan should be clear: maintain our momentum in reducing inactivity rates and advancing athletic participation rather than risk costly turnovers.
—Todd Smith, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Some of the areas expected to be looked at in the future include the implementation of the Juvenile Alternative Facility study changes, evaluation of physical space in the booking area, and the county’s participation in a state workgroup study to expand placement options.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Spearhead voter engagement campaigns focused on increasing civic participation, particularly within underrepresented communities.
—Keith "papa Keith" Walcott, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
The game plan should be clear: maintain our momentum in reducing inactivity rates and advancing athletic participation rather than risk costly turnovers.
—Todd Smith, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Some of the areas expected to be looked at in the future include the implementation of the Juvenile Alternative Facility study changes, evaluation of physical space in the booking area, and the county’s participation in a state workgroup study to expand placement options.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/participation. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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