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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Three plays into that against-all-odds drive, the Seahawks stripped the ball from Justin Herbert, recovered the fumble and ran out the clock. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Each planet has its own little traits that affect how races can play out, once again playing into that idea of futuristic racing across a galaxy. — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The former Chicago Bulls superstar had taken on a role as president of the Washington Wizards, and this boardroom-to-hardwood duality played into the sneaker’s two-in-one build. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Most sports bettors have a favorite team, and Fanatics plays into that with the ability to customize their home screen with their favorite New York teams and betting preferences. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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