play into
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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That mentality plays into Elliott’s desire to continue learning new things about his trade even after a career spanning six decades.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 May 2026
No, because that would be admitting defeat and essentially playing into the hands of the Hurricanes, and believing in your own brand of hockey is a crucial part of playoff success.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The Padres played into a cliché on Monday.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Yes, assassinating their leaders might have played into that.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 May 2026
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 May 2026
No, because that would be admitting defeat and essentially playing into the hands of the Hurricanes, and believing in your own brand of hockey is a crucial part of playoff success.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The Padres played into a cliché on Monday.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
Yes, assassinating their leaders might have played into that.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 May 2026
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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