play a part in
idiom
: to be involved in : to be a factor in
Did alcohol play a part in the car accident?
Luck played an important part in their success.
Examples of play a part in in a Sentence
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These nutrients all play a part in keeping your immune and cardiovascular systems strong.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
And some longtime vegans are aghast that Engelhart is now willing to play a part in killing animals.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 May 2024
Country of origin could play a part in how accessible higher education is to certain individuals.
—Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2024
Taste Flavor and aroma all play a part in the overall experience of taking CBD oil.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Gibbons said that the group is also keen to play a part in other content categories in Asia.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
But sentiment needn’t play a part in tipping the scales.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2024
Many Jews emigrated from Morocco to Israel to play a part in building the Jewish state.
—Theo Zenou, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
Union representatives can also play a part in reducing the human cost of conflict, by providing skilled support, either in their day-to-day role, or as part of an organization’s internal mediation or conflict resolution team.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
And some longtime vegans are aghast that Engelhart is now willing to play a part in killing animals.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 May 2024
Country of origin could play a part in how accessible higher education is to certain individuals.
—Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2024
Taste Flavor and aroma all play a part in the overall experience of taking CBD oil.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Gibbons said that the group is also keen to play a part in other content categories in Asia.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
But sentiment needn’t play a part in tipping the scales.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2024
Many Jews emigrated from Morocco to Israel to play a part in building the Jewish state.
—Theo Zenou, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
Union representatives can also play a part in reducing the human cost of conflict, by providing skilled support, either in their day-to-day role, or as part of an organization’s internal mediation or conflict resolution team.
—Anna Shields, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
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“Play a part in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20a%20part%20in. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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