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.
Examples of play a part in in a Sentence
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Their fractured friendship, and Eloise and Colin’s close sibling relationship, will play a part in Polin’s endgame.
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Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
These nutrients all play a part in keeping your immune and cardiovascular systems strong.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
And some longtime vegans are aghast that Engelhart is now willing to play a part in killing animals.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 May 2024
Country of origin could play a part in how accessible higher education is to certain individuals.
—Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2024
Taste Flavor and aroma all play a part in the overall experience of taking CBD oil.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 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
But sentiment needn’t play a part in tipping the scales.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2024
Many Jews emigrated from Morocco to Israel to play a part in building the Jewish state.
—Theo Zenou, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
These nutrients all play a part in keeping your immune and cardiovascular systems strong.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
And some longtime vegans are aghast that Engelhart is now willing to play a part in killing animals.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 May 2024
Country of origin could play a part in how accessible higher education is to certain individuals.
—Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2024
Taste Flavor and aroma all play a part in the overall experience of taking CBD oil.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 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
But sentiment needn’t play a part in tipping the scales.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2024
Many Jews emigrated from Morocco to Israel to play a part in building the Jewish state.
—Theo Zenou, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
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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 28 May. 2024.
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