minor role

Example Sentences

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Petrovich agreed that "coal plays a minor role in Italy's power mix and this won't change going forward".

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Economic data had played only a minor role in the decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Casparius, a 26-year-old rookie who played a minor role in last year’s postseason’s run to a World Series, became one of the Dodgers’ biggest success stories during the first half of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

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