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as in participating
to take a share or part we should all partake of the city's rich cultural offerings while we have the opportunity
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as in eating
to take a meal "let us partake," our minister declared, unfolding his napkin and eyeing the feast laid out before us
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Recent Examples of partaking In the lead-up to the matchup in Detroit, the ESPN broadcast shared a live shot of members of the Magic partaking in some pre-game antics. —
Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists. —Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026 Looking forward to partaking this 4/20? —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 Reinhart asks the camera, partaking in the popular TikTok trend. —Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026 Soon after, videos surfaced showing Patel, in a long-sleeve white USA shirt, partaking in the festive locker room celebration. —Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 Though the resort has only been open for a few years, guests who pop in for a soak are partaking in a tradition that spans centuries. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 The app recommended partaking in the chef’s surprise box, a series of courses that the chef puts together based on what is in season. —Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026 Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago. —ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists. —Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026 Looking forward to partaking this 4/20? —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 Reinhart asks the camera, partaking in the popular TikTok trend. —Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026 Soon after, videos surfaced showing Patel, in a long-sleeve white USA shirt, partaking in the festive locker room celebration. —Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 Though the resort has only been open for a few years, guests who pop in for a soak are partaking in a tradition that spans centuries. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 The app recommended partaking in the chef’s surprise box, a series of courses that the chef puts together based on what is in season. —Lisa Aiken, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026 Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago. —ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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While most non-royal weddings see the bride participating in a bouquet toss, royal brides in some countries symbolically ‘donate’ their flowers.— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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Among the creators participating is Ed Lavallee, founder of Crash Comics.— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
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Hennessy said that eating too much of any nutrient risks causing unwanted side effects.— Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
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That means intentional slow breathing, a hot bath, staying hydrated, and eating balanced meals.— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
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