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has a positive role in vs has the positive role in

The correct phrase is "has a positive role in." The use of the indefinite article "a" before "positive role" is necessary for correct English grammar.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 734 views

has a positive role in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the impact or influence of something in a positive way.

Examples:

  • Education has a positive role in shaping young minds.
  • Exercise has a positive role in maintaining good health.
  • Community support has a positive role in helping those in need.
  • Technology has a positive role in advancing society.
  • Friendship has a positive role in mental well-being.
  • Whatever the reservations expressed in this debate, Pakistan very definitely has a positive role to play in this.
  • I know that the Dutch Presidency has played a positive role in itself in order to prevent this in part, but I am disappointed greatly with the rest of the Council, where the last Commission proposal was eventually not followed.
  • Mr President, the European Union has had a very positive role in worldwide negotiations, and, in my opinion, the Commissioner deserves personal recognition for this.
  • The International Fund, as has been said here, has played a very positive role in the quest for a lasting and peaceful settlement to the Northern Ireland conflict.
  • The European Union has played a positive and important role in the peace process in everything it has done and I think that it should continue to do so.
  • The Commission has also played a positive role in strengthening the role of local authorities not only as full partners in the preparation of the national strategic reference frameworks and operational programmes but also with regard to the sub-delegation of specific funds to local authorities.
  • whereas the African Union has played a very positive role in trying to put an end to the conflict, and obtaining a ceasefire agreement and an agreement on humanitarian issues, still to be signed,
  • This trade agreement has a positive role to fulfil here.
  • In this context, the Authority recognises that State aid has a positive role to play when it is well targeted and creates the right incentive for undertakings to increase R&D&I.
  • The European Commission's DG TREN should play a positive role in identifying these obstacles.
  • They still have a real potential for playing a positive role in the future.
  • Fair Trade can play a positive role in facilitating poverty-alleviating sustainable economic growth.
  • Five, to take advantage of the opportunity for the European Union to play a positive role in eliminating international inequalities, strengthening the economic links of countries in which immigration originates.
  • What sort of signal would this give Russia at a time when we look to Moscow to play a positive role in assisting with peace talks on Kosovo.
  • Within this context, national and local press has a special responsibility for playing a positive role in the development of those processes.
  • Both of them stressed that the Union is well placed to play a positive role in influencing both sides and supporting the peace process.
  • Fortunately this was prevented and the European Union was also able to play a positive role in this.
  • He concluded by emphasising that the creditability of the new Europe would very much depend on its institutions functioning properly and its ability to play a positive role in world affairs.
  • In Agenda 2000 the Union declares its determination to play a positive role in reaching a solution.
  • I accept the need to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, and I am persuaded that the EU can play a positive role in this respect.

Alternatives:

  • plays a positive role in
  • serves a positive role in
  • fulfills a positive role in
  • performs a positive role in
  • contributes positively to

has the positive role in

This phrase is incorrect in English. The definite article "the" is not appropriate before "positive role."

  • The European Commission's DG TREN should play a positive role in identifying these obstacles.
  • They still have a real potential for playing a positive role in the future.
  • Moreover, I very much appreciate Turkey's positive role in the Caucasus.
  • Women's groups played a very positive role in peace-building.
  • It is vital that all citizens play an active and positive role in this endeavour.
  • Fair Trade can play a positive role in facilitating poverty-alleviating sustainable economic growth.
  • Five, to take advantage of the opportunity for the European Union to play a positive role in eliminating international inequalities, strengthening the economic links of countries in which immigration originates.
  • What sort of signal would this give Russia at a time when we look to Moscow to play a positive role in assisting with peace talks on Kosovo.
  • Mr President, it is evident that with his work the Ombudsman has already played an extremely positive role in working towards increased openness within the EU.
  • Within this context, national and local press has a special responsibility for playing a positive role in the development of those processes.
  • Women's groups performed well and they have a very positive role in peace-building.
  • It has considerable potential to play an active, positive role in global warming mitigation efforts as part of a strong common agricultural policy geared to sustainable and economically viable development.
  • Here too, the message is the same: that we would like them to play a constructive and positive role in their relations with their neighbours.
  • Both of them stressed that the Union is well placed to play a positive role in influencing both sides and supporting the peace process.
  • Fortunately this was prevented and the European Union was also able to play a positive role in this.
  • No mention is made of the fact that Canada did not play a particularly positive role in Copenhagen.
  • He concluded by emphasising that the creditability of the new Europe would very much depend on its institutions functioning properly and its ability to play a positive role in world affairs.
  • In Agenda 2000 the Union declares its determination to play a positive role in reaching a solution.
  • We believe that Hong Kong will play an important and positive role in our relations with China in the decades ahead.
  • They welcome the EU's positive role in the reconstruction of Iraq and in efforts to prevent Iran form acquiring military nuclear capability.

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