Sentence examples for participated in the contest from inspiring English sources

Eight rabbis participated in the contest, including Rabbi Ronald Brown, of Merrick.

Students from 35 schools around the country participated in the contest over three days.

In 2012, only around 8% of the state's eligible GOP caucus-goers participated in the contest – and on turnout that low a surprise is possible.

The scientists said they participated in the contest but declined the prize money in the belief that doing so would leave them free to publish their findings.

"I feel like we were cheated out of a win," said Ann Goody, a founder of the Three Ring Ranch, an exotic-animal sanctuary in Kona, Hawaii, that participated in the contest for many months.

The 50,000 runners-up who participated in the contest can now look forward to round two.

A slushy pileup of 29 matches was played by 22 Tibetan teams, who have endured a difficult summer to participate in the contest.

Amnesty's experience is in contrast with that of Saving Georgia Dogs, which has raised more than $10,000 and is one of the top 10 organizations doing work in the United States that are participating in the contest through Parade.

Steven Perles, an international lawyer practicing in Washington and a frequent guest, didn't participate in the contest, but during a recent stay he considered his choice of the hotel.

WHILE the Eurovision song contest is not typically an arena in which America can compete, an unlikely hit song parodying "Empire State of Mind", the famous Jay-Z and Alicia Keys tune, is presenting a chance for the country to participate in the contest.

After casting his ballot today, Mr. Ouattara did not disclose how he had voted, saying only, "We must take the next steps in peace, Ivoirians must be allowed to choose their president in a transparent manner, and candidates must be permitted to participate in the contest".