play into
phrasal 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 does the creator economy play into your business?
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2025
What is unclear is how Michael Moore plays into all this.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
How does this idea of exile play into the narrative?
—Ben Croll, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Simply put, there are fewer counter-attacking opportunities at City, which might not play into Marmoush’s strengths.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2025
What is unclear is how Michael Moore plays into all this.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025
How does this idea of exile play into the narrative?
—Ben Croll, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Simply put, there are fewer counter-attacking opportunities at City, which might not play into Marmoush’s strengths.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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