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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The State Legislature, Secretary of State and county recorders all have a role to play in our election process.
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Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Still, allies say Biden must reach the decision himself, though key Democrats also have a role to play.
—Tyler Pager, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
Once again, civil society will have a role to play, monitoring new systems and drawing attention to abuses.
—Daniel Björkegren, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2023
Consumers also have a role to play here, by demanding that retailers source their milk from farms that are working with public health authorities.
—Céline Gounder, STAT, 17 May 2024
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Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Still, allies say Biden must reach the decision himself, though key Democrats also have a role to play.
—Tyler Pager, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
Once again, civil society will have a role to play, monitoring new systems and drawing attention to abuses.
—Daniel Björkegren, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2023
Consumers also have a role to play here, by demanding that retailers source their milk from farms that are working with public health authorities.
—Céline Gounder, STAT, 17 May 2024
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