play a role
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Hipkins arrived late to cheers of "Chippy" -- greeted with adulation even as he accepted that Labour may not play a role in the next government.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
Institutions also play a role in fostering that love, too.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
Rather than simply confirming that senescent cells play a role in aging, the studies investigate how to recognize different types of these cells, why they produce harmful inflammation and how their effects might be reduced.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Supply, inventories and geopolitical risk all play a role, but one factor benefits Brent specifically: its short-haul nature at a time when freight is unusually expensive,” they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Special soil microorganisms are also likely to play a role in its persistent fertility.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word