take the part of
Example Sentences
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This led them to take the part of religious minorities, oppressed by state religious establishments, in demanding freedom of conscience.
From Washington Post • Jun. 10, 2021
“We take the part of the population that nobody wants to deal with.”
From The Guardian • Apr. 13, 2019
She would take the part of Bettina, and her correspondent would be Emerson, whom she adored.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 20, 2018
"But who would play Carl Wood - the EPH? Do you think Mr Tom Hardy or Mr Vinnie Jones is going to rush to take the part of... the EPH?" he asked.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2016
Out upon it, Albert!" exclaimed the old man, angrily; "wouldst thou take the part of the prince of this world against her better angel?
From The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)
