playing God

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If you were playing God, for example, you'd want to stash as many pollinators in your ark as you can, and as many plant species that are really good at storing carbon as you can.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

“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

He said people who did not have the right qualifications were "playing God".

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2021

The school band was playing "God Bless America" with all its might.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell