play a role
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Gates said he made it clear from the outset that Epstein would never play a role in his foundation's work or receive any compensation.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Fifty years after the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty as constitutionally permissible after a brief ban, these figures are a reminder that executions still play a role in American life.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Real Madrid will play a role during Leo's week-long trip to Spain, which takes in the capital and Barcelona.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Scientists refer to this as a Trojan horse effect, and the researchers say it may also play a role in the spread of antibiotic resistance.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Nor is he denying that our genes play a role in determining who we are.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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