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 team that turned the play into a major NFL play lined up in shotgun and ran the ball. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Artists playing into their politics isn’t without risk, as many steer clear to avoid alienating fans or getting embroiled in controversy. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 In any event, many factors play into the price of gasoline other than the price of crude, especially on the way down. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The party played into the brand’s body-conscious approach to dressing. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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