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

Fisk has compared the work of a production designer to be a little like playing God, and a little like being a kid.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

"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