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play the part of



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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

He will join ITV Cold Feet star, actor and comedian John Thomson as Hook, while Gordon Cooper will co-direct and play the part of Dame Dolly.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2025

Nevertheless, she’ll play the part of the diplomatic CEO whose door is always open.

From Salon Dec. 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




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