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

Experts say 2025 heralds the Grinch’s ascent from Yuletide bit player to Christmas A-lister.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

But South Africa’s leader was nothing more than a bit player in this tableau, while the white Afrikaners under supposed threat of extermination didn’t even get speaking parts.

From Salon • May 25, 2025

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

He could have been a bit player on a Saturday morning children’s show.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee