Some current and former election commission officials said they would not be surprised to see one or more Democrats decline to participate.

He, too, declined to participate in the campaign finance program.

Have you approached any film directors who declined to participate?

You can see it in the number of people who themselves decline to participate by running.

In addition, about 20 percent of the women declined to participate.

A major question is how many people will decline to participate, and why.

None declined to participate, he said, "but the courtship for some was longer than others."

They declined to participate, but thought the project was a good idea.

The officials insist that women who cannot find care can decline to participate in the program but will still receive benefits.

A third fund was offered the notes, but declined to participate.