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
"From an Indigenous ethical standpoint," Nelson continues, "this is playing God with our plant relatives."
From Salon • Aug. 22, 2023
“We’re kind of playing God a little bit in this. I needed to make sure it was more than just getting a laugh out of it,” Marsden adds.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2023
He’s playing the fool, and he’s playing God.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2022
The school band was playing "God Bless America" with all its might.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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