playing God
Example Sentences
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“If you take away all the bad bugs, the beneficial bugs won’t come in. It’s all about stepping back and not playing God all the time.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2024
“We don’t want the government playing God, either,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 7, 2023
"From an Indigenous ethical standpoint," Nelson continues, "this is playing God with our plant relatives."
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2023
Meanwhile, Uefa said it would not take action Rangers for defying its rules by playing God Save the King before their 3-0 defeat to Napoli at Ibrox later on Wednesday evening.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2022
The school band was playing "God Bless America" with all its might.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
