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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a marginal role" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a position or function that is not central or significant in a particular context or situation.
Example: "In the project, her contributions played a marginal role, overshadowed by the efforts of the lead team members."
Alternatives: "a minor role" or "a peripheral role".
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The country prospered & the military played a marginal role.
Defence officials have played only a marginal role in it.
Petraeus had played only a marginal role in the decision-making.
Iraq has never played more than a marginal role in it.
The monarchy has all the power, so much so that the Parliament plays a marginal role in political life.
_ SASHA FRERE-JONES: Commercially released recordings played a marginal role in the culture of experimental music in the sixties.
It is a process that allows only a marginal role for the Cabinet and collective decisions, mostly rubber-stamping.
"With our small demographic, it would be crazy to say that women should play a marginal role.
Renewables such as wind and solar beneficiaries of lavish subsidies—have so far played a marginal role.
Secular opposition groups, although tolerated, are allowed only a marginal role in literary monthlies with limited readership.
Not good enough to be a starter, Rivera was given a marginal role, and excelled at it.
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