minor role
Example Sentences
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The blonde-haired sunglasses collector scored a minor role in the series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and took a position overseeing Covid safety protocols during the pandemic on another production.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Overwhelmingly, recent sales have been to investors, Vorzimer said, raising the possibility that investors will play an increasing, though still minor, role in the ongoing recovery.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Economic data had played only a minor role in the decline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Injury, illness, and poor form can derail even the best, but those close to Shaw reveal that misfortune has played only a minor role in his precarious downfall.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2024
The last thing I needed to hear that day was the story of my sister’s life, in which I, her twin, was allowed a very minor role.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
