minor role
Example Sentences
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The blonde-haired sunglasses collector scored a minor role in the series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and took a position overseeing Covid safety protocols during the pandemic on another production.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
An alumna of what was then called North Texas State University and Howard University, Shepard also had a minor role in “The Wiz.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Economic data had played only a minor role in the decline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Injury, illness, and poor form can derail even the best, but those close to Shaw reveal that misfortune has played only a minor role in his precarious downfall.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2024
The last thing I needed to hear that day was the story of my sister’s life, in which I, her twin, was allowed a very minor role.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
