participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pär-ˈti-sə-pənt 
pər-
: one that participates
participants in a contest
participant
adjective
Examples of participant in a Sentence
he seemed to be a willing participant in the prank
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Some participants were videoed preventing Jewish students from walking to classes and while accosting a student wearing a star of David necklace.
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Thomas D. Elias, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
In addition to the funding, the participants will be mentored by industry experts and their films will be screened at a showcase.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 May 2024
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Thomas D. Elias, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
In addition to the funding, the participants will be mentored by industry experts and their films will be screened at a showcase.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 May 2024
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“Participant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participant. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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participant
noun
par·tic·i·pant
pər-ˈtis-ə-pənt
pär-
: one that participates
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