Which preposition to use with roles

of Occurrences 181%

Remembering that all was well, she smiled as they entered the library, and when she had removed her wraps, said, in repressed triumph: "You need never attempt the role of Shylock again.

in Occurrences 115%

Many of our colleagues in the diplomatic corps had played a great role in their own country.

as Occurrences 15%

In the history of the movement Natal was cast for the same role as Rhode Island in the making of the Federal Union of the United States of America.

to Occurrences 5%

And, with his usual liberality when baiting his policy with false hopes, Bismarck went on to say that 'Turkey is falling to pieces; nobody can resuscitate her; Rumania has an important role to fulfil, but for this she must be wise, cautious, and strong'.

with Occurrences 4%

Why neglect a hundred women of her age, of her plainness, and of her merit, who make advances to you, and who would enact the same role with you that you play with the Countess?

aboard Occurrences 2%

Miss Nugent, who was trying to imagine her father in his new role aboard the Conqueror, paid no heed.

for Occurrences 2%

" This old negro reserves all of the heroic roles for others.

than Occurrences 2%

There were then no organizations giving performances of such order as are now given by several colored companies; that was because no manager could imagine that audiences would pay to see Negro performers in any other role than that of Mississippi River roustabouts; but there was lots of talent and ambition.

on Occurrences 1%

Here's what The Post says: "'His conception and portrayal of the old-time Southern colonel, with his absurd grandiloquence, his eccentric garb, his quaint idioms and phrases, his motheaten pride of family, and his really kind heart, fastidious sense of honor, and lovable simplicity, is the best delineation of a character role on the boards to-day.

within Occurrences 1%

Although the terrorist attacks on the United States can find their roots, at least partially, in a legacy of misguided American foreign and energy policy decisions, they have also increased our awareness of a great chasm between peoples with seemingly irreconcilable stories about the world and humankind's role within it.

by Occurrences 1%

Have we not, on the contrary, by universal admission played a predominant role by backing the wrong horse?

between Occurrences 1%

They had continued to play an active role between the first and second general wars.

from Occurrences 1%

" So Oh-Pshaw good-naturedly shifted her role from rocking chair to curtain puller.

Which preposition to use with  roles