Example sentences of "[modal v] have play a [adj] part " in BNC.
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1 | One early candidate , Henry Plough in 1517 , was simply appointed ; the opinion of the local priest — and , one assumes , of the local community — must have played a large part in most recommendations . |
2 | They are the people who can refer clients on to solicitors and it is highly likely that the ‘ Advisory Liaison Service ’ and the proposed liaison officers could have played a significant part in making and fostering those contacts . |
3 | Five thousand did so , and may have played a decisive part in turning a 5,060 Tory majority into a 580 Labour one . |
4 | It is evident that the larger and more popular temples may have played a considerable part in the economy of any province . |
5 | Roger may have played a significant part in raising funds for the enterprise . |
6 | For if they vote with John Major next Wednesday , they will have played a crucial part in giving him a fresh mandate to break his election promises . ’ |
7 | Whether they eventually become brilliant scholars or not does n't really matter ; we will have played a significant part in creating a happy and confident individual — and what could be more important than that ? |