role
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And in their own particular ways, they each played a telling role in the Crucible becoming what it was never built to be: snooker's home.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Ms. Chimo is a delight in the choicest supporting role as the peculiarly overeducated Saunders, whose unsolicited advice and unwanted commentary rattle Julia’s already fragile nerves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
He has also signaled a more direct role in Mamdani’s early tenure, indicating he would serve as a sounding board for the new mayor as he navigates the demands of the office.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Institutions, shared values, and collective decision-making play a central role in shaping outcomes.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
The challenge, as always, was to play the role of market generalist without also playing the role of fool at the poker table.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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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