Example sentences of "[verb] played a vital [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Since about 1890 ’ , he believes , ‘ homosexuality has played a vital part in Western culture . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ She has played a vital part in some of the most important movements and problems of the last 25 years , the ecumenical movement , the problem of refugees , the problems of world poverty and hunger , the problem of race relations . |
| 3 | Nicaraguan peasants , having played a vital part in the Sandinista revolution , are participating actively in agrarian reform . |
| 4 | A Quaker ironmaster , Darby was one of the key figures — perhaps the key figure — in the rise of modern British industry , having played a vital role in setting the Industrial Revolution in motion . |
| 5 | He claims to have played a vital role in the final stages of negotiations to bring the long-awaited community hospital to East Cleveland and he has an active interest in cleaning up local beaches . |
| 6 | The Guinness bid transformed the company into an international giant and Ward had played a vital role in bringing this about . |
| 7 | There is no doubt that the very existence of the BDA and its various activities have played a vital part in fostering the deaf community 's identity and cohesion as a social group . |
| 8 | Statistical returns have played a vital role in the ability to present the activities of the service , nationally and locally in a simple understandable format . |