participating

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪŋ/ adjective [before noun]

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› taking part in an event or activity: The scheme allows tourists a free drink at all participating hotels. Each book is just £2.99 when you buy a copy of The Times or The Sunday Times at participating retailers.

› US INSURANCE with-profits

(Definition of participating adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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