On the role vs In the role

Both 'on the role' and 'in the role' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the role' is the correct phrase when referring to someone performing a specific job or function, while 'on the role' is not a standard English phrase.

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On the role

'On the role' is not a standard English phrase.

This phrase is not commonly used in English. The correct preposition to use when referring to someone performing a specific job or function is 'in the role.'

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On the role of the Myanmar government in this humanitarian crisis, Msgr. Rozario believes it is delaying discussions with the Bangladesh authorities.
On the role of learners' beliefs in the use of strategies, see Palmer and Goetz 1988.
Let's touch on the role of the activist investor in today's market.
There will be considerable dependence on the role of the independent non-executive directors.
On the role, on the prospects and on the problems of a European Union that has gone from the six founder countries of 1957, to the current twenty-seven.
On the role of Russia in the world, Hannes Swoboda added:
On the role of the Church, the Franciscan friar says: Being with people, to welcome and care for those in need, regardless of race, religion and nationality.
Antonius Plagge, University of Liverpool: collaboration on the role of Xlas in neurodevelopmental processes.
Research is underway on the role of folate in the prevention of colon cancer.
Meeting on the role of the host team plays at the stadium Municipal in Kielce.
In this context, Benedict XVI recalled that he insisted on the role of universities.
Her work focuses on the role of media...
Google, Cisco and even independent journalists agree on the role of science fiction in inspiring innovation technology.
Latest Info on the Role of the Microenvironment re Survival with fNHL 12.
Parliament recently held a public hearing on the role of football in society - see link below.
More specification on the role and responsibility of the LEAR is provided in section 1.2.4.
I should like to finish off with a comment on the role of Parliament's delegation.
Mr President, this report is an important and extensive piece of work on the role of libraries.
We should like to focus in particular on the role of the European Union.
Therefore, the focus on the role of sport in education is important.

Alternatives:

in the role

In the role

'In the role' is the correct phrase to use when referring to someone performing a specific job or function.

'In the role' is the appropriate preposition to use when talking about someone fulfilling a particular position or responsibility.

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In the role of old man Sinclair, Peter Canthropus.
In the role of Musetta on alternate Daniela Cappiello and Elizabeth Zizzo.
In the role of the protagonist Laura Morante, refined and appreciated artist capable of dealing with particular sensitivity intense roles.
In the role of the painter Cavaradossi, is the tenor Roberto Aronica, singer with a distinct musicality who has worked with conductors such as Semyon Bychkov, Daniele Gatti, and James Levine.
The two sciences differ in the role that theory plays within the discipline.
D'Arcy was cast in the role in September 2014.
In the role of Citizen Magistrate, I order you to disperse and go back to your work.
In the role of the young and innocent Micaëla is Alessandra Marianelli, who has been applauded on several prestigious stages worldwide.
In the role of the protagonist Norma Fantini, completing the cast are Marco Berti, Giacomo Prestia and Kate Aldrich.
In the role of Arnold, the Canary Island tenor Celso Albelo thrilled with spectacular performance and capacity.
In the role of Don Pedro, Antonio Vilar The murderers had to appear before the skeleton, bend knee, and kiss her hands.
In the role of Simone, Doss alternates with Tommi Hakala (performances on 22, 25, 27, 29th March).
In the role of Norma was Marily Santoro (Italy) and Radostina Nikolaeva - a soloist of Sofia Opera and Ballet.
In the role of offering any service or advice, someone could be used only in affirmative sentences of the past and future tenses.
In the role of another obstacle to stable and high profits is a constant initiative on the part of many firms to increase their transfer costs.
In the role of Ivan the Terrible:
In the role of the scientific investigator, Aix Scientifics accompanies studies from the beginning on scientifically, finally evaluating the study data, and independently writing the Statistical Report.
In the role of decoration, supplementing the brilliance and elegance of a young man at a wedding has traditionally been a boutonniere.
In the role of the Princess of frost two extraordinary performers, the great Giovanna Casolla and talented Lise Lindstrom, Calaf content intense and dramatic, Walter Fraccaro while Serena will Farnocchia Liu.
In the role of man in an armored suit we go to the island to wrest from the hands of aggressive cyborgs this artifact.

Alternatives:

in the position
in the job
in the function
in the capacity

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