bit player
Example Sentences
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Mr. Larijani’s prominence ensures that Iran’s elected president, Masoud Pezeshkian, will continue to be a bit player.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
Eberl said in the summer that Tel would feature more this campaign, but he has found himself in the role of a bit player.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025
Having been just a bit player in his 1½ college seasons, Aday Mara moved to the forefront Tuesday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2025
Back in 2007, Heighberger was a bit player in a relatively trivial, albeit troubling, instance of government deception.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2024
He could have been a bit player on a Saturday morning children’s show.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
