participation

Example Sentences

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The overall decline in participation is less alarming when you focus on people ages 25 to 54, who are less likely to be in school or retired.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She made it clear why participation in sports is so important for boys and girls.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Higher labor-force participation would actually be good news for the job market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The war has thrown in doubt Iran's participation at the World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I described it, omitting the detail that my participation had been limited to removing the dirty plates from the refreshments table.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine