play the part of
Example Sentences
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When she does such exercises with clients, Matsis-McCready will often play the part of a frustrated, or emotional, employee learning of a layoff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025
Nevertheless, she’ll play the part of the diplomatic CEO whose door is always open.
From Salon • Dec. 23, 2024
Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth is to play the part of Dr Jim Swire in a new series about the Lockerbie disaster.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2024
Several famous people were there to play the part of the teacher, and read the dictation texts out loud.
From NewsForKids.net • Jun. 8, 2023
If he was challenged—and he usually wasn’t—he would play the part of the ruffian, a hardened “Whatcha gonna do about it?” expression disguising his face.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
