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role

[rohl] / roʊl /




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Ms. Alexander, deservedly Oscar-nominated for the role, creates a grounded, subtle portrait of persevering motherhood, Carol’s husband never having returned from San Francisco and very likely dead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Anne Boleyn—second wife of King Henry VIII, whom she married as he broke with the Catholic Church—played a key role in the story.

From The Wall Street Journal

The social-media company let go of its chief marketing officer and more than 20 staffers in nontechnical roles that were seen as duplicative.

From The Wall Street Journal

Looking at its daily chart, round number theory has clearly played a role in price action.

From Barron's

Generally he’s been working as a sound engineer and music producer, but recently he lucked into a role playing bass for a successful touring band.

From The Wall Street Journal