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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Inflation, the rise of streaming services such as Netflix and a shift towards prestigious TV series may all play a part in these trends.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
Momentum is growing across global soccer leagues and clubs to play a part in addressing climate change.
—Claire Poole, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
And in addition to helping CIC continue to address its own dilemma around the mix of early and growth-stage investment, it’s hoped the initiative will play a part in closing an increasing glaring gap in Britain’s finance ecosystem.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Does age play a part in susceptibility to ACL injuries?
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
Momentum is growing across global soccer leagues and clubs to play a part in addressing climate change.
—Claire Poole, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
And in addition to helping CIC continue to address its own dilemma around the mix of early and growth-stage investment, it’s hoped the initiative will play a part in closing an increasing glaring gap in Britain’s finance ecosystem.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Does age play a part in susceptibility to ACL injuries?
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 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 3 Apr. 2025.
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