participation

Example Sentences

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One of the more troubling signals in Friday’s report came from a decline in the labor-force participation rate—the share of the working-age population that is either working or looking for work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

With more people exiting the labor force, the so-called participation rate fell in March to 61.9%, to mark the lowest level in nearly five years.

From MarketWatch • 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

What looks like resilience is often the final stage of exhaustion, until participation fades and the weight of distribution pulls the market lower.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

His senses were burningly alive, but his mind went back to the deep participation with all things, the gift he had from his people.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck