play into
phrasal verb
played into; playing into; plays into
: to help support (something, such as an idea)
Her methods play into the stereotype that lawyers are dishonest.
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Although this trend easily plays into maximalism, don’t limit yourself.
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
That has played into his recent betrayals of Orton and Rhodes, with his desire to be a world champion again clearly contributing to the implosion of their trio.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
While Trump’s strategy in Western Pennsylvania has largely played into its historic role as the center of heavy industry, Shapiro highlighted the role of the thriving technological industry in Pittsburgh that has largely supplanted steel.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Nov. 2024
Anthony Davis, who played into the third quarter, had 11 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
That has played into his recent betrayals of Orton and Rhodes, with his desire to be a world champion again clearly contributing to the implosion of their trio.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
While Trump’s strategy in Western Pennsylvania has largely played into its historic role as the center of heavy industry, Shapiro highlighted the role of the thriving technological industry in Pittsburgh that has largely supplanted steel.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Nov. 2024
Anthony Davis, who played into the third quarter, had 11 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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