have a role to play

phrase

: to be involved
We all have a role to play in the future of this company.

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Nonprofits and philanthropic organizations have a role to play, too. Nick Allardice, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Governments and school districts also have a role to play by adopting sensible policies and regulations. Larry Magid, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Today, there's growing recognition that thoughtfully selected private assets may have a role to play in long-term portfolios. Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The Athletic reported earlier this week that Glasner, like Pereira, will have a role to play in Forest’s recruitment this summer, with the club previously targeting a right-back, a central defender and a central midfielder. David Ornstein, New York Times, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for have a role to play

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“Have a role to play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20role%20to%20play. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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