have a role to play

idiom

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

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Pilots, airlines, and passengers all have a role to play. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025 Universities, public institutions and private investors all have a role to play. Armine Galstyan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Employers, schools, nonprofits, and healthcare providers all have a role to play in delivering these resources. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025 Our standing committees should, and do, have a role to play in the rule-making process. Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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