minor role
Example Sentences
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Petrovich agreed that "coal plays a minor role in Italy's power mix and this won't change going forward".
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Rate expectations have recently played just a minor role in the development of gold prices, the commodity analyst adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
His big-screen debut came in 1960 with a minor role in Tall Story, where he found himself working alongside Jane Fonda.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025
The discovery sets up a grudge match with Ahearn and his partner, who are assigned to investigate the death, sidelining Stilwell to a minor role in the process.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
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
