Pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind.
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Examples for "play "
Examples for "play "
1 CADDIE'S ROLE:New improved points system has produced more volatility in the play - offs .
2 Private companies will still play a greater role in the health service.
3 Even as political leaders play their role, citizens should refrain from violence.
4 Overall, this week has many data and political risk factors at play .
5 Far better for the Conservatives to play Europe at its own game.
1 A new immigration act comes into effect today introducing sweeping new powers.
2 Earlier this year, the government announced several major reforms to the act .
3 Discussing major changes to criminal law with the new act before parliament.
4 Mr Key said the Iraqi forces must act consistently with the law.
5 However, under the act that freedom of speech is subject to limits.
1 When people are moved to act as a result of my work.
2 They act as health educators, advisors, rehabilitation workers and support group facilitators.
3 As a result, they frequently act as testbeds for new GSN equipment.
4 Now, however, Beijing prefers to act as though the conflict never happened.
5 It would also act as a warning to similar companies, Adams said.
6 The BoE said this week it was ready to act as required.
7 Factors include venues, local business that could act as sponsors and population.
8 A specific farm building was modified to act as a reception area.
9 Introduction: Urine contains diagnostically important metabolites that can act as natural fluorophores.
10 Thus, autophagy may act as a central regulatory mechanism of animal aging.
11 They then act as mentors during a programme of work experience placements.
12 Twitter said he would continue to act as an adviser to Costolo.
13 Its main purpose is to act as city transport for non-cyclists, ie.
14 To be sure, higher gasoline prices act as a tax on consumption.
15 It may also act as a magnet, drawing in major research funding.
16 The EU will act as one in its negotiations with the UK.
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This collocation consists of: Act as across language varieties