play a part in
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: 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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Trump also suggested the U.S. may play a part in a peace deal.
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Josh Feldman, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
And where anyone; dog lovers, tech builders, and cryptocurrency users can play a part in making a real difference.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
But which showbiz movies will play a part in TS12?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Increasing rent and the cost of supplies can also play a part in price changes.
—Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
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Josh Feldman, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
And where anyone; dog lovers, tech builders, and cryptocurrency users can play a part in making a real difference.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
But which showbiz movies will play a part in TS12?
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
Increasing rent and the cost of supplies can also play a part in price changes.
—Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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