play a part in
idiom
: to be involved in : to be a factor in
Did alcohol play a part in the car accident?
Luck played an important part in their success.
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Believe it or not, colors, finishes, materials, and styling all play a part in how warm and welcoming your home feels.
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
So who could play a part in that movement ahead of the March 6 trade deadline?
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Brain Protection Apple juice may play a part in protecting your brain against disease.
—Colleen Murphy, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Emily had a new love interest for the entire season, and Gabriel did play a part in the show.
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
So who could play a part in that movement ahead of the March 6 trade deadline?
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Brain Protection Apple juice may play a part in protecting your brain against disease.
—Colleen Murphy, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Emily had a new love interest for the entire season, and Gabriel did play a part in the show.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Play a part in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20a%20part%20in. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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