come into play

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: to help produce or influence a result
Two important factors come into play.

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That doesn’t mean those buildings will necessarily be damaged; factors such as soil type, construction methods and building age can come into play. Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2025 More experimental directions also come into play, such as the use of ocean plastic, a blight Nariratana is keenly aware of as a diver. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 7 May 2025 Those managers still carrying their Free Hit chip will be activating it to easily navigate this gameweek but for some, like myself, other strategies come into play. Holly Shand, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025 Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered attention following the passing of Pope Francis is the fate of the Fisherman's Ring. Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for come into play

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“Come into play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20into%20play. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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