Example sentences of "[verb] play [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the most powerful is the father 's reaction to his daughter 's femininity and the part she has to play as ‘ Daddy 's little girl ’ . |
| 2 | Its mellow character is compounded of its age , its comfortable lack of pretension and the various roles it has to play as farm , design studio and home . ’ |
| 3 | Do not over-estimate the cards that Britain has to play at Strasbourg . |
| 4 | A friend of mine told me that although he is a committed Christian , when he leaves home and goes to work he has to play by the rules of commerce . |
| 5 | Moreover no matter the size of part each dancer has to play in the unfolding of the plot or the quality of each dancer 's place in the dance design , everything must be mapped in every aspect . |
| 6 | None fails to realise the importance of security measures and the part that each has to play in their implementation . |
| 7 | The responses echo the need to raise the general standards of UK corporate governance , and recognise the important role that the Cadbury initiative has to play in this process . |
| 8 | The role of advertising within the marketing mix is the part it has to play in the marketing strategy . |
| 9 | A further step in this process has been the acknowledgement of the part that housing has to play in the provision of long stay accommodation for people suffering from dementia . |
| 10 | Much lively discussion took place about the future development of the product , so highlighting another vital role that the Group has to play in providing feedback to Aldus in order that the product can be developed in accordance with the needs of the users . |
| 11 | Much as I was itching to play with the Bob Marley , I knew I would have more chance of parking Armstrong illegally when I collected Werewolf . |
| 12 | Speculation emerged in both Manila and Washington that the plan was designed to play for sufficient time to allow for a reversal of the Senate 's decision after the election of its new President in May 1992 . |
| 13 | They are registered with the English Golf Union and play regular fixtures at Mill Hill and Highgate in addition to Henley where they feel particularly welcomed and privileged by being permitted to play on a Sunday . |
| 14 | The defendants were members of the Musicians ' Union , a union with many coloured members , and they gave notice to the plaintiffs that members of the union would not be permitted to play at the ballroom so long as the colour bar was in operation . |
| 15 | ‘ He is a world class player with all the attributes a striker needs to play at the top , ’ added Allison . |
| 16 | The important role which larger donors have come to play in ‘ supporting ’ African economies has not prevented governments from retaining their entrenched political priorities . |
| 17 | For many who adopt a liberal and free-enterprise approach the explanation of our present problems is the increasing role which government has come to play in our economic life . |
| 18 | This is where family work could be useful helping the whole family to understand the part alcohol has come to play in the life of the vulnerable elderly person , the pattern of abuse , the defensiveness about it , and the likely outcome . |
| 19 | We have also noted in passing the important and increasing role which public authorities have come to play in many countries in the bargaining process . |
| 20 | My point is that if a player wants to play for Leeds , and has no wish to leave , they should nt have to FOR FINANCIAL reasons . |
| 21 | Jan Molby : wants to play for Danes |
| 22 | Mowbray said : ‘ Every player wants to play for his home club and I have great memories of my Boro days . |
| 23 | If she wants a particular toy that is n't hers , explain that it belongs to Jamie and she must ask him if she wants to play with it . |
| 24 | I put it down obediently although a childish urge in me wants to play with it as long as I like , just to prove that it does n't necessarily end up with me stupidly spearing myself . |
| 25 | Oops oops hello Jess all these blown up things all round the house no no no no no Charlotte do n't hit the dog , that 's it you cuddle Jessie darling in your chair in your chair go on move I do n't know why she wants to play with that that 's for crawling around with you do n't need to crawl any more Charlotte . |
| 26 | ‘ He wants to play at politics . |
| 27 | She wants to play at the highest standard . |
| 28 | Concluding his telling analysis , he added : ‘ Firstly there 's a Kylie that wants to play like a kid and secondly there 's a more subtle Kylie with an appeal . |
| 29 | He badly wants to play against Spain . ’ |
| 30 | He badly wants to play against Spain . ’ |