take the part of
Example Sentences
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She would take the part of Bettina, and her correspondent would be Emerson, whom she adored.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 20, 2018
When “Frasier” was spun off as a separate show in 1993, Grammer begged Mr. Mahoney to take the part of Martin Crane, Frasier’s father.
From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2018
"But who would play Carl Wood - the EPH? Do you think Mr Tom Hardy or Mr Vinnie Jones is going to rush to take the part of... the EPH?" he asked.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2016
In each city, local choruses volunteer to take the part of the choir.
From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2015
But if any powers should take the part of England, they will compel America and Holland too, to unite themselves ten times more firmly than ever to the House of Bourbon.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various
