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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How much does power and wealth play into the way the justice system goes after cases like this? — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Analysts say his decision to revisit the corporate head tax, which the City Council rejected last year, plays into it. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The whimsical additions to Cathy’s hair play into the character's healing state. — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026 The Magic’s starters played into the second half on Friday, but the Heat’s starters only played in the first half. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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