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. 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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