come into play

idiom

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

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Both come into play when butter is exposed to light and air, which the airtight seal keeps out. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025 For destination weddings, hotel availability and flight prices come into play too. Erin Clack, People.com, 30 July 2025 This is where domain broker services come into play. Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 As more questions come into play regarding the possible merger, Norfolk Southern is set to report its second quarter earnings on Tuesday morning. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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