play no part in
idiom
: to not be involved in
He stated that politics played no part in his decision.
Examples of play no part in in a Sentence
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As revealed when the squad list was published around midday, however, Ter Stegen will play no part in the proceedings as Pena again gets the nod.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Francona said the team’s struggles will play no part in his decision.
—Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2023
Parents play no part in this online world.
—John Duffy, CNN, 4 Mar. 2021
But, truly, luck will play no part in it.
—Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, 4 June 2020
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
Francona said the team’s struggles will play no part in his decision.
—Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2023
Parents play no part in this online world.
—John Duffy, CNN, 4 Mar. 2021
But, truly, luck will play no part in it.
—Sue Halpern, The New Yorker, 4 June 2020
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“Play no part in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20no%20part%20in. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.
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