How to Use play a part in in a Sentence

play a part in

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  • Price and comfort play a part in finding the best pair of long johns.
    Field & Stream Commerce Team, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2023
  • How did Quentin play a part in getting him out of that dark hole?
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Brittany and Jax’s ups and downs are sure to play a part in Season 2 of The Valley.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The changing landscape and humans’ effects on the land play a part in many of the works on view.
    Eva Recinos, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2023
  • Foraging and even Googling play a part in this process.
    Jo Munnik, CNN, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Lots of questions play a part in your spooky szn planning.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 2 June 2023
  • The Franklin players, meanwhile, were proud to play a part in their coach’s milestone.
    Ryan Martin, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Dec. 2022
  • And there’s Twitch and the Fire TV platform, which also are expected to play a part in the pitch.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2023
  • All of us play a part in ensuring our peers and colleagues are free to thrive.
    Joelle A. Murchison, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2024
  • But sentiment needn’t play a part in tipping the scales.
    Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Whoever succeeds Pegues as the Cards’ head coach will play a part in that too.
    Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 10 Mar. 2022
  • Did boredom perhaps play a part in the Celtics’ second-half dips?
    Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Did that play a part in the origin of the Bling Ring and that desire to emulate celebrity?
    Ilana Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2023
  • In the end, though, luck and timing must play a part in whether a venture is a success or not — in the U.S., just as elsewhere.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2023
  • Did the Robert Quinn trade play a part in the Chicago Bears’ defensive collapse?
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Business networking will play a part in the next phase of your journey.
    Essence, 3 June 2024
  • There are always some, like Purdy, who decide not to play a part in that next chapter.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • Both your climate and the tree's characteristics play a part in making spring the best time to plant these trees.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Time difference, got to think about, two hours behind central time, so that’s going to play a part in that.
    Matt Cohen | McOhen@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Part of that has to do with the waistband, but sizing, fabric, and other factors play a part in overall fit as well.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 25 Jan. 2022
  • Your hard work and commitment will play a part in your success, and some of it is down to luck and coming up with the right invention at the right time.
    Jon Stojan, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Experts say everyone can play a part in keeping the night sky dark, even at their own home or business.
    Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Gibbons said that the group is also keen to play a part in other content categories in Asia.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
  • In general, age, breed type and personality will play a part in whether your dog gets the zoomies.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 26 June 2023
  • In the video, Will also clarified that Jada, 50, did not play a part in his Oscars outburst.
    Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Influencers and celebrities now play a part in shaping how teenagers perceive themselves.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Believe it or not, colors, finishes, materials, and styling all play a part in how warm and welcoming your home feels.
    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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