play the part of
Example Sentences
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Waggoner sat down with the group to play the part of a skeptical justice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
Nevertheless, she’ll play the part of the diplomatic CEO whose door is always open.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2024
“I had to play the part of the fine dining expert, like, I know my wines and I know good food,” she said with an easy, infectious grin.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024
They said Firth would play the part of a "a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice".
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2024
He asks her to read lines from the mother of the golden boy, a difficult role for any high schooler because she will have to play the part of an adult.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
