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Recent Examples of nonparticipant
According to the analysis, 50% of participants used funds for education and training, 70% were less likely to be evicted and the group overall was three times more likely to be able to afford a $400 emergency expense compared to nonparticipants.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
The new feature—and the key difference from existing climate agreements—is a penalty for nonparticipants and countries that fail to meet their obligations.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
Meals served through federal programs must meet certain nutrition requirements, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who participate in school meals consume more whole grains, milk, fruits and vegetables during mealtimes than nonparticipants.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The second and critical feature of the Climate Club would be a penalty for nonparticipants.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2020
Some form of sanction on nonparticipants is required to induce countries to participate in and abide by agreements with local costs but diffuse benefits.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2020
But the median income of nonparticipants was just $42,000, meaning half of nonparticipants made less than that.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 15 June 2023
He was officially listed as a nonparticipant in that session.
—Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Oct. 2022
James was on the field again Thursday in Costa Mesa but remained a nonparticipant in drills.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
The new feature—and the key difference from existing climate agreements—is a penalty for nonparticipants and countries that fail to meet their obligations.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
Meals served through federal programs must meet certain nutrition requirements, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who participate in school meals consume more whole grains, milk, fruits and vegetables during mealtimes than nonparticipants.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The second and critical feature of the Climate Club would be a penalty for nonparticipants.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2020
Some form of sanction on nonparticipants is required to induce countries to participate in and abide by agreements with local costs but diffuse benefits.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2020
But the median income of nonparticipants was just $42,000, meaning half of nonparticipants made less than that.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 15 June 2023
He was officially listed as a nonparticipant in that session.
—Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Oct. 2022
James was on the field again Thursday in Costa Mesa but remained a nonparticipant in drills.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonparticipant
Noun
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Some observers see his comments as a calculated appeal to President Trump's business instincts.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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When the vintage-looking, oversize watch with a second time zone function debuted in 2015, some observers called it a deviation for the watchmaker, but the debonair design did attract fans.—
Robin Swithinbank,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His injury forced him into the role of spectator as the Pelicans got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Rows of spectators in Boston’s TD Garden, from the ice to the rafters, got to their feet in a standing ovation as American flags were unfurled throughout the crowd.—
Story Hinckley,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Posing as an innocent bystander on a bike, Beom-jun plays the victim.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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The man shoved the victim onto the tracks, and as bystanders rushed to pull him back onto the platform before a train rumbled into the station, the attacker took off on foot.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cast members appear to be ushering the onlookers towards the park exit in some of the clips.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At last, onlookers restrain LaBeouf, who gets in his truck, hits the gas, and drives off.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Nonparticipant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonparticipant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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