I have participated at the first meeting vs I have participated on the first meeting

Both phrases are commonly used, but 'I have participated in the first meeting' is the most appropriate and widely accepted construction. 'I have participated at the first meeting' is also used but less frequently.

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I have participated at the first meeting

This phrase is less common but still grammatically correct.

This phrase is less commonly used compared to 'I have participated in the first meeting.' It is still grammatically correct and can be used in informal contexts.

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The Commission participated in the first meeting in Skopje and has strongly encouraged a continuation of this process.
She won't accept his cup at the first meeting.
Rules of procedure shall be adopted at the first meeting.
But it is polite to introduce yourself at the first meeting.
The two sides had a maximum of six weeks to reach a deal but they achieved an agreement at the first meeting of the official negotiations.
It is determined by the Governing Council, normally at the first meeting of each month.
At the first meeting of substitute members on 27 July 2001, seven chapters were examined, five of which were concluded.
The question shall be considered at the first meeting after it was submitted in accordance with paragraph 2.
Thanks to intensive preparation, we managed to achieve a result that was acceptable to all sides at the first meeting of the Conciliation Committee.
The non-governmental members shall have a two-year term of membership, starting at the first meeting of the IRP immediately after their election.
The situation in the Mediterranean was an issue I raised immediately at the first meeting of the Council of Ministers for Home Affairs.
In this context, a working group on billing was established at the first meeting of the Forum in 2008.
These issues, among others, will be discussed at the first meeting of the joint customs cooperation committee on 14 November 2005.
Detailed rules on checks on the tonnages landed or transhipped shall be laid down at the first meeting of the Joint Committee.
The first chairperson shall be elected at the first meeting of the Commission for an initial term of three years.
The report must be adopted by both parties at the first meeting of the Joint Committee after the end of the project's activities.
Perhaps Commissioner De Palacio will again give some thought to what was said at the first meeting about the issue of linking this with compensation, as this may simplify the practical side of any emergency measures.
At the first meeting of the Committee, the members shall indicate one of its members as Chairman.
The two sides had a maximum of six weeks to reach a deal but they achieved an agreement at the first meeting of the official negotiations.
What did I say at the first meeting?

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I have participated in the first meeting

I have participated on the first meeting

This phrase is not the correct preposition to use in this context.

The preposition 'on' is not appropriate when referring to participation in a meeting. Instead, 'in' should be used to indicate involvement in the meeting.

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The Commission participated in the first meeting in Skopje and has strongly encouraged a continuation of this process.
Enrique BARÓN CRESPO (E), for the PES group, welcomed the report on the first meeting of the IGC.
From the first meeting in committee onwards, I have always emphasised that the stress test is voluntary.
Madam President, I have just returned from Iceland after attending the first meeting of the EU-Iceland Joint Parliamentary Committee.
On the first point, I have the following to say.
I have a comment on Amendment 1 on the first report.
Nevertheless, according to the Spanish authorities, Radiodifusión could have participated on equal terms with all other network operators by digitising one of its transmitting centres already carrying the public national or regional analogue television signal.
Tactical, I have confirmation the shooter is back on the first floor, northwest section.
Dr Beckett, I have the preliminary autopsy results on the first two victims, sir.
I always tell women exactly how much I have in the bank on the first date.
That is all I have to say on the first specific programme.
Dear Johann, on the first few days I have missed you a lot.
I have been contacted by a constituent who is responsible for exhibitions on the First and Second World Wars at the Tithe Barn in Upminster.
That is all I have to say on the first aspect of the question, which in fact is similar to the question asked initially.
Mr President, honourable Members, dear colleagues, today I report back to you on the first formal meeting of the European Council that I have had the honour to chair.
I have participated in a conspiracy to hide those crimes.
I have participated in a conspiracy to hide those crimes.
Once I have participated in the national Rugby tournament.
I have participated in these debates from the very beginning.
That is all on the first question.

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I have participated in the first meeting

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I have participated at the first meeting vs I have participated on the first meeting