play the part
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In high school, his English teacher “amused himself by assigning me to play the part of Shylock.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Before they recast the character, producer Joe Stuart asked how I’d play the part.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
During his testimony last week, Musk tried at one point to play the part of his own legal counsel, accusing OpenAI's lawyer William Savitt of asking him leading questions.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
Nevertheless, she’ll play the part of the diplomatic CEO whose door is always open.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2024
“She has agreed to play the part of the judge,” Count Olaf said.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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