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play a role





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Her prognosis and future medical requirements will naturally also play a role in her decision-making.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Wednesday also sees the release of US personal consumption expenditure data, the Federal Reserve's favoured gauge of inflation that could play a role in policymakers' decision-making with regard to interest rates.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

They can play a role in ischemic strokes, which occur when blood clots interrupt blood flow, as well as hemorrhagic strokes.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

Kaliningrad, the site of the mobilization test exercise last month, has come under increased scrutiny recently as Western intelligence officials have warned that it could potentially play a role in Moscow’s military planning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Nor is he denying that our genes play a role in determining who we are.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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