play the part of
Example Sentences
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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
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
“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
Nausicaä, for so the girl was called, never imagined the next morning that she was to play the part of rescuer to a hero.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
