Example sentences of "[to-vb] play a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Admissions tutors are criticised for failing to use CNAA regulations more flexibly and allowing A-levels to continue to play a dominant role in regulating entry to higher education . |
| 2 | At Twickenham , he is going to have to play a full part in a Scottish back-row who — which has not been the case for some years — will be having to cope with , in Dewi Morris and Stuart Barnes , not only a breaking scrum-half , but a running stand-off who attacks the gain-line . |
| 3 | The skill in producing ‘ machine ’ music requires far less effort or commitment than that of someone who chooses to learn to play a musical instrument or make an artistic statement — however lowly . |
| 4 | To fail to play a positive part in the deliberations at Maastricht is to surrender Britain 's true interests . |
| 5 | Unpredictably it is Cambridge that may claim to have played a major part in his developments . |
| 6 | The Iranian government appeared to have played a major role in facilitating Keenan 's release , an article in the Tehran Times of Aug. 26 claiming that Keenan 's release was " the result of months of indefatigable efforts deployed by Iran , aimed at the freedom of all Western hostages " . |
| 7 | New Lord Mayor of London Francis McWiliams is said to have played a key role in persuading Mr Heseltine to turn again . |
| 8 | The industry-backed " Competitiveness Council " , chaired by US Vice-President Dan Quayle , was reported to have played a key role in influencing Administration policy . |
| 9 | Pollution is likely to have played a key role in the mass die-offs of seals , dolphins and fish and other natural disasters in recent years , she claimed . |
| 10 | They do not cover the Mediterranean , where England does not appear to have played a substantial part in trade until at least after the accession of the Tudors . |
| 11 | Although Andrews was convinced that his minister had conspired against him , Brooke seems to have played a passive role in the 1943 crisis , refusing to lead a party revolt , and becoming prime minister almost by default . |
| 12 | Bibit and four companions were assisted in their escape by 15 soldiers from the Young Officers ' Union , a shadowy , dissident group within the armed forces which was believed to have played a leading role in organizing the coup attempt . |
| 13 | It is useful ( though not always vital ) to have played a significant part in the development of popular music . |
| 14 | Her name came up now and again in succeeding chapters , though she was not allowed to have played a significant part in his life . |
| 15 | Forrester seems to have played a lovely game , or so we are told by the Sunday tabloids . |
| 16 | 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 . |