partake
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West Virginia adopted the nation’s first program to make those funds universally available in 2021 and today, 18 states are inviting any student to partake, regardless of family income or existing private school enrollment.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
And like Cretton, I partake in something that is more of a performance than a conversation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Between blocks of talks, attendees partake in activities from the glacier show-and-tell to an iNaturalist BioBlitz in Stanley Park to a field trip to the local Renaissance faire.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
This is the biggest - and potentially longest - experience and tournament many will partake in.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
All in all, this is an excellent place to partake of morning tea, but surprisingly few of the inhabitants of Taunton seem to wish to avail themselves of it.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Eventually, it becomes clear that this quaint legal loophole — in which James, of course, partakes — has given rise to a subculture of amorality among a small group of tourists.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 25, 2023
The latest research adds on to exciting global research around dogs and language, like the study Bunny the Talking Dog partakes in, as Salon has previously reported.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2022
Not sinless, Pedro partakes not with bullets, but something even more powerful in its endurance: the images his lens extracts from orchestrated tableaux vivants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2021
Then, in a scene that borders on the surreal, Anna partakes in a ritual that releases her from the past, resulting in a kind of rebirth.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2021
And although this story in every way partakes of the nature of romance, it has the additional merit of being true.
From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis
More than 350 bidders partook in the auction, Bonhams said in a release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025
The question hung over October’s Yale Family Weekend, as parents partook of cherished traditions like performances by the Yale Glee Club, lectures by distinguished faculty and tours of the neo-Gothic-style campus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025
People gathered in the stadium partook in a moment of silence to remember the victims of Wednesday's attack.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2025
Could you tell me a bit about the Manresa pop-up you recently partook in?
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2024
The rope received the flame greedily; the transports of greed were succeeded by the profligacy of utmost generosity; and soon the whole store partook.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
Even the director, Joe Mantello, has partaken, putting on his actor’s cap to play a reporter in “American Horror Story: NYC.”
From New York Times ● May 17, 2023
It’ll provide him a chance to enjoy a perk that he’s rarely partaken in since winning the Masters.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2022
The thing is, I had not, until recently, partaken in this magical quartet in one of their more obvious, beloved iterations: spaghetti carbonara.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 23, 2022
Those who have been to a festival in the last three decades, be it Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo or Woodstock ’99, have partaken in festival seating.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2021
She had partaken of the arts—road companies of plays and even operas, with their magic and promise of an aromatic world outside.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
During her dream bridal shower, Williams and her friends munched on Asian food before partaking in a lip-synch battle.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 29, 2025
Even investors who aren’t partaking in the selling should pay attention to big losers.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
So partaking with ample time between races is allowed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2025
Seventy-two percent of survey respondents said they plan to celebrate Halloween this year by partaking in modern holiday traditions, including handing out candy, decorating their home, dressing in costume and carving pumpkins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024
"Neither white nor black, but partaking of both. Is that what you are, Ser Davos?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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