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participating to both
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "participating to both" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression would typically be "participating in both." Example: "She is participating in both the conference and the workshop this weekend."
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Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
AnxA2 has been shown to play a crucial role at early stages of the endocytic pathway by participating to both the recycling pathway [12] and the degradation pathway leading to late endosomes and lysosomes [14], [15].
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
One subject who participated to both experiments was excluded from the analysis because his results were considered as "outliers" (hit rates on the serial task were more than 2.5 standard deviations away from the group average).
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Concerning the role of the α5 helix, it is clear from the various crystal structures that it participates to both the dimerization of the enzyme and the stabilization of the motif [18] [29].
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Strikingly, γδT cells are ancestral to other lymphoid populations such as αβT cells and B cells, they participate to both innate and adaptive immune responses, have a preferential mucosal localisation and might act as professional antigen-presenting cells [30] recognizing non-peptide antigens found on several pathogens, including mycobacteria, necrotic and tumor cells [31], [32].
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Its one-dimensionality was assessed using principal component analysis; its internal consistency reliability using the Cronbach α coefficient; and its test-retest reliability using the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC, based on an analysis of variance model assuming a simple random effect on the 86 subjects who participate to both stages) [ 24].
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In the context of severe infection, sympathetic activation and endothelial dysfunction could both participate to impairment of distal blood flow and in fine to extremities temperature changes.
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Today, governments from around the world and stakeholders from the business sector both participate to and promote open geospatial data, software and standards initiatives.
The relevant tools being developed through this work includes a self-assessment template designed to enable participating organizations both to ascertain their own levels of performance relative to BIG's goals, as well as aggregate trend lines covering collective field performance related to those goals.
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For instance, TRIM21, a newly identified type of IgG Fc receptors [ 27] participates to both the host anti-viral response through the modulation of IRF3 functions [ 28] and mediation of autoimmune diseases.
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The exchange also provides direct market access (DMA) through participating brokers to both individuals and institutional investors for placing orders directly into the Megabolsa trading system.
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Democracy becomes greater as more human beings become eligible to take part in that discourse: both in that the franchise itself is spread more fully, and in that all who are eligible to participate are able both to speak and be spoken to (as opposed to being merely spoken about) in our political dialogue.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "in" instead of "to" after "participating" when referring to activities or events. For example, use "participating in both" rather than "participating to both".
Common error
Avoid using the preposition "to" after "participating". The correct preposition to use is "in". Using "to" is a common grammatical error that should be avoided.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "participating to both" functions as a verbal phrase aiming to describe involvement in two distinct activities or entities. However, it's grammatically incorrect as it uses the wrong preposition. Ludwig AI confirms this incorrectness.
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Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "participating to both" is grammatically incorrect; the correct form is "participating in both". Ludwig AI's analysis indicates this error. While the intent is clear—to express involvement in two activities—the preposition choice is crucial. Usage is rare, and although sources span science, news, and business, the grammatical error diminishes its appropriateness in formal contexts. Remember to always use "in" after "participating" to maintain grammatical correctness.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
participating in both
This is the grammatically correct and most direct alternative.
taking part in both
Replaces "participating" with "taking part", maintaining a similar level of formality.
involved in both
Shifts the focus to being "involved" rather than actively "participating".
engaged in both
Implies a deeper level of commitment than "participating".
contributing to both
Emphasizes the act of contributing, suggesting an active role.
partaking in both
A more formal and somewhat archaic alternative to "participating".
playing a role in both
Highlights the specific role someone has in each activity.
being active in both
Focuses on the activity level in each aspect.
collaborating on both
Implies a cooperative effort in both areas.
assisting with both
Suggests a supportive role in each activity.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "participating to both"?
The correct way to phrase this is "participating in both". The preposition "in" is the standard choice after "participating" when referring to activities or events.
What can I say instead of "participating to both"?
Alternatives include "taking part in both", "involved in both", or "engaged in both", depending on the specific context.
Which is correct, "participating to both" or "participating in both"?
"Participating in both" is the grammatically correct form. "Participating to both" is not standard English.
What's the difference between "participating in both" and "contributing to both"?
"Participating in both" implies being involved in activities, while "contributing to both" emphasizes the act of providing or adding something to each activity. The choice depends on whether the focus is on involvement or contribution.
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Usage summary
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Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
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Real-world application tested