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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The Hurricanes have taken advantage of an easy schedule, with its starters only playing into the fourth quarter once thus far. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026 These are a few factors that can play into increasing how often your sheets take a tumble in the wash during the fall. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 Georgia forced more defensive chaos six plays into the Sooners’ ensuing possession. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 In reality, menstruation played into the narrative around the case, but wasn’t such a personal issue. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for play into

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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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