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.

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Rantanen and Sebastian Aho being very close friends will play a part in Carolina trying to persuade the pending UFA to stay. —

Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025 In a recent interview, Cumberbatch let slip the news accidentally, revealing the most powerful sorcerer in the MCU won't play a part in what promises to be one of the biggest Marvel releases yet. —

John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 Synchronicities like that really play a part in this show. —

Rachel Handler, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025 Harsh lessons for Chris Richards, Auston Trusty’s big goal and Brandon Austin’s bittersweet debut all play a part in this week’s USMNT Player Tracker. —

Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for play a part in

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