have a part to play

idiom

: to be involved
We all have a part to play in the future of this company.

Examples of have a part to play in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While any loss of human life is tragic, humans also have a part to play in the circle of life. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024 Differences in biology and socialization between the two sexes may also have a part to play. Bypaige Hagy, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2023 But, beyond research, do business schools and universities have a part to play in supporting climate action? Matt Symonds, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021 Of course, employees have a part to play as well. Dimitri Shelest, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Perhaps Frank Castle will have a part to play. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 8 Aug. 2022 Knowledge, social pressures and the right technologies all have a part to play. Perry Carpenter, Forbes, 24 June 2022 People are looking for alternatives in fashion now, and small brands with a different point of view have a part to play. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2021 Universities also have a part to play by expanding promotion and tenure guidelines to include documentation of mentorship efforts. Suresh V. Garimella, Scientific American, 22 June 2020

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“Have a part to play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20part%20to%20play. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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