roles

Example Sentences

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He argued that MacInnes changed her story so she could receive professional benefits which did later come to fruition, including more acting roles through Ghost and a record deal.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“There are roles that the Company simply does not feel it needs any longer.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

My group is starting to study how this amplification works: who shares which narratives and why, which kinds of people become bridges across different online platforms, and how those roles shape which messages spread.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Plus, recycling a star is a classic move for regional theaters, which historically operated as repertory companies that showcased the same group of performers in different roles and thereby exhibited their range.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

When they grew tired of that, they assumed the roles of Dr. Westminster and his equally qualified assistant, Dr. Eastminster, and attempted to perform medical examinations on Nutsawoo.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood