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Discover LudwigThe phrase "minor roles" is a grammatically correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It refers to supporting or less important roles in a play, movie, or other performance. It can also refer to less significant tasks or responsibilities in a job or situation. Example: "Although she was originally cast for a minor role, her outstanding performance caught the attention of the director and she was promoted to a lead role."
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Some minor roles misfire, too.
The sense of mystery is enhanced by having women play all but two minor roles.
Four singers made their City Opera debuts, in major and minor roles.
The researchers concluded that environmental factors play major roles and genes relatively minor roles.
Metals can play starring, supporting, purely decorative or exceedingly minor roles.
Including minor roles, he has already appeared in 10 French and 10 Spanish films.
Jeremy Renner has played the serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and many minor roles in action movies.
Winton had recently had minor roles in several Hollywood films, including "The King of the Wild".
The voices of still other performers are heard on tape in minor roles.
The minor roles were strongly cast, especially the bass-baritone Jason Grant as Angelotti.
Minor roles are given to a token lesbian, and a token Chinese American.
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