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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Lithium-ion, lead-acid, sodium-ion and other technologies all have a role to play in the electrification landscape. Darren Tan, Forbes.com, 20 July 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 City leaders, corporate partners and fellow nonprofits all have a role to play, and youth opportunity belongs on the table with the same weight as every other proposal that has come before it. Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 The states have a role to play, and that is the gold standard of that regulation, and we shouldn’t be preempted by federal regulation. Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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