have a part to play
idiom
: to be involved
We all have a part to play in the future of this company.
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But Wolves are unlikely to make two signings in the same position and Pereira’s selection decisions throughout pre-season suggest that Hoever could well have a part to play, having started repeatedly ahead of another youngster, Rodrigo Gomes, who is currently his most obvious rival for the role.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The global market may also yet have a part to play.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, Wired News, 4 June 2025
Slot will need to pick his chin off the floor because the Uruguayan will still have a part to play in the run-in.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Rising nationalism amongst Chinese consumers could also have a part to play.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 13 Aug. 2024
Sanctions on groups and individuals fomenting violence will also have a part to play.
—Eric Min, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2024
While central banks shouldn’t ease too soon, governments also have a part to play with too-loose fiscal policy, officials said.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 30 June 2024
The media have a part to play by taking more hard looks at both candidates — beginning, perhaps, with a Wall Street Journal story on Trump.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
The global market may also yet have a part to play.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, Wired News, 4 June 2025
Slot will need to pick his chin off the floor because the Uruguayan will still have a part to play in the run-in.
—James Pearce, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Rising nationalism amongst Chinese consumers could also have a part to play.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 13 Aug. 2024
Sanctions on groups and individuals fomenting violence will also have a part to play.
—Eric Min, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2024
While central banks shouldn’t ease too soon, governments also have a part to play with too-loose fiscal policy, officials said.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 30 June 2024
The media have a part to play by taking more hard looks at both candidates — beginning, perhaps, with a Wall Street Journal story on Trump.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024
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“Have a part to play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20part%20to%20play. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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