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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 are increasingly viewing this process as a natural support system that may play a role in conditions ranging from obesity and cancer to stroke and chronic pain.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

These boxes show up in every area of my life, even in a theater class where the whole point is to play a role, to become something imagined.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan




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