come into play

idiom

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

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Personal preferences for taste and texture will also come into play, but oatmeal is better for fiber, blood sugar control, and protein. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026 That's where broader debt relief strategies can come into play, particularly for people carrying large balances across multiple cards. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026 Another factor that could come into play is that Denver has already hosted the event for Democrats twice before, first in 1908 and again in 2008. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026 Balms come into play when skin is cracked, compromised, or recovering overnight. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 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 Jan. 2026.

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