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also rôle
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the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
studying the role of sunlight in the body's production of vitamin D
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Recent Examples of role
Anil Saini, chief executive officer of Pooja Trucking and Madison Intermodal, also known as SEI Transportation, plays a central role in ensuring merchandise reaches its destination.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Expect promotions, leadership roles, kudos and awards.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
Yang, best known for the Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon films, did end up landing the role after several rounds of auditions and is joined on screen by Ken Leung as Patrick.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Schottenheimer joined the Cowboys as a consultant in 2022 and moved into the offensive coordinator role when McCarthy took over play-calling duties a year later.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Expect promotions, leadership roles, kudos and awards.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2025
Yang, best known for the Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon films, did end up landing the role after several rounds of auditions and is joined on screen by Ken Leung as Patrick.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Schottenheimer joined the Cowboys as a consultant in 2022 and moved into the offensive coordinator role when McCarthy took over play-calling duties a year later.
—Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for role
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Samsung adds an Audio Eraser function to the Gallery app that can assist with your videos.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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These series function, then, as a subtle yet potent, possibly unintentional form of propaganda, whose function is to convince viewers of all kinds that our current form of patriarchy isn’t necessarily a bad thing.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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The shows were originally offered as part of Playhouse on Park’s season subscription package but later moved from that package deal and made to be stand-alone events.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2025
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As part of Berea’s thriving small business scene, The Taleless Dog Booksellers champions the importance of shopping local.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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His involvement is mainly to do with fitness and mentality of a top athlete, completely different to Wrexham’s ownership model and their celebrity owners.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Earlier reports revealed his behind-the-scenes involvement in Donald Trump's campaign, including advising his father to appear on podcasts with young audiences.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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If this position has any ability to influence or have an impact on improving our workforce participation rate, that person would do more for America than can be imagined.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 Jan. 2025
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Toyota’s fund Woven Capital led the round, which also saw participation from Battery Ventures, Partech, NGP Capital, Bpifrance Digital Venture, LFX Venture Partners, Shift4Good and Yamaha Motor Ventures.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, the shoulders have an incredible capacity for multiplanar function, offering a great deal of flexibility and range of motion.—
Matt Parrott,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Classroom capacities, historical trends and demographic shifts all can change the makeup of a school’s student population.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Keeping your headphones on and listening to a favorite podcast or audiobook can serve the same purpose.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Among its chief purposes, to honor those who kept King’s legacy alive with their own actions Thirty-seven years later, the event — now known as the largest MLK celebration in Anne Arundel County — drew some 600 guests to Maryland Live!—
Sloane Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2025
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Girma, after all, is widely viewed as the United States’ top defender and one of the country’s best young players regardless of position.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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What’s happening Starboard acquired a 7.71% position for investment purposes.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2025
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Given the importance and difficulty of the job, McConnell said he wasn’t convinced that Hegseth had proven himself up to the task of following in the footsteps of men such as George Marshall, Caspar Weinberger, or Robert Gates.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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That may suggest Ballerini isn’t up to the task, but her engaging, energetic performance Friday proved her arena upgrade was actually long overdue.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Role.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/role. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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