bit part

Example Sentences

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Smith would play mostly a bit part outside of those eight points at the game’s most critical juncture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Only the Blue Jays were different, unwilling to accept their role as bit part characters in somebody else’s show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

“That’s a little bit part of it,” Hakstol said of his continued frustration over the outcome of Thursday’s events.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024

That energy soon landed her at what she thought was an audition for a TV commercial, but turned out to be for a bit part in the Beatles' 1964 film "A Hard Day's Night."

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2023

She bit part of her bottom lip and nudged me with her shoulder.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely