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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Did the meta nature of Survivor play into you seeing her as a threat?
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Most other players that have still played into their 40s are shells of themselves, giving James even more ammo to use in his Greatest of All Time debate.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
His personal experience also plays into the conception of the film and the character of Amadeu.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
Four plays into the game Charles connected with his favorite receiver Jalen Arnold on a 24-yard touchdown pass.
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Most other players that have still played into their 40s are shells of themselves, giving James even more ammo to use in his Greatest of All Time debate.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
His personal experience also plays into the conception of the film and the character of Amadeu.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
Four plays into the game Charles connected with his favorite receiver Jalen Arnold on a 24-yard touchdown pass.
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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