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Overwhelmingly, recent sales have been to investors, Vorzimer said, raising the possibility that investors will play an increasing, though still minor, role in the ongoing recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

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 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




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