have a role to play

phrase

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

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Little, whose younger brother is in middle school, said parents have a role to play, too. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026 Schools, first responders, public agencies and community organizations all have a role to play in recognizing the various ways that people communicate, respond to stress, and navigate their world. — Jermaine F. Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026 In these models, governments and central banks still have a role to play in getting the economy back on track. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026 Puri said employers also have a role to play in preserving routes into the field. — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for have a role to play

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