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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Both properties will have almost 10,000-square-foot pools offering poolside movies and games plus food and beverage options that play into the theme.
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Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Some of those farms are also regenerative farms, which plays into Good Culture’s partnership with Dairy Farmers of America, the largest dairy co-op in the country.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Related Articles Each year, top candle brands reveal their holiday collections with much fanfare, either re-releasing all-stars from previous winters or debuting new concoctions that play into women’s perfume and cologne trends.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Most of the list is littered with backup big men — Robert Parish, Dikembe Mutombo and Kevin Willis all played into their 40s.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Some of those farms are also regenerative farms, which plays into Good Culture’s partnership with Dairy Farmers of America, the largest dairy co-op in the country.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Related Articles Each year, top candle brands reveal their holiday collections with much fanfare, either re-releasing all-stars from previous winters or debuting new concoctions that play into women’s perfume and cologne trends.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Most of the list is littered with backup big men — Robert Parish, Dikembe Mutombo and Kevin Willis all played into their 40s.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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