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
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
“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 are reenactors. They come here and play the part of soldiers. They talk to the tourists.”
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
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