come into play

idiom

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

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That’s where space-saving pieces with smart designs come into play. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 July 2025 As more candidates are eliminated, voters’ third, fourth and even fifth choices could potentially come into play. David B. Caruso, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025 Trump’s Iran Attack Revives Questions About War Powers NPR: Iran’s relationship with Russia and China could come into play after U.S. strikes The Atlantic: Trump Changed. Cate Martel, The Hill, 23 June 2025 Now the team is left to search for answers at the plate from stars like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, but with the trade deadline looming just a few weeks away, an external candidate could come into play as well. Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 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 14 Jul. 2025.

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