role
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Kelker-Kelly’s “General Hospital” tenure lasted from 2001 to 2014 and was his final TV role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
O'Brien was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance shows.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The line has led the chief’s detractors to claim he holds simplistic views of his role, as if he believed judging were a mechanical process involving no discernment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The role was created after growing interest from both parents and pupils, many of whom are asking how AI will affect future careers.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Americans and British were proud, rightfully, of their role in saving the world from Adolf Hitler.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Job cuts are already in train, journalists are having to reapply for their roles - and there is much more pain to come.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Paramount Skydance Chief Executive David Ellison has rolled out his Skydance executive team, which includes several senior Warner Bros. executives who will segue into new roles at the soon-to-be merged Skydance media company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
We have clear boundaries about roles and tasks, and we’re able to create very pragmatic parameters of what to do when we’re facing a disagreement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
However, the researchers emphasize that these genes are candidates identified through the analysis, and further research will be needed to establish exactly what roles they play.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
“There are different roles here in the realm of magic. Sis is a guardian—and she takes her job very seriously. She isn’t angry with you, by the way.”
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
Vocabulary lists containing role
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Michelle Obama's Speech at the 2016 DNC
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 10
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