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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An effective approach to tariffs requires manufacturers to understand how tariffs play into their supply chains and model their impact.
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Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The reality is, every body is different, and there are many factors that play into who gets diabetes, like any disease or chronic condition.
—Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2025
But critics worry that its high-profile removal flights and arrests of migrants may be prioritizing optics ahead of results, playing into longstanding misperceptions about immigrants and crime.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjust your expectations accordingly Springfield takes international play into account, so that’s another check for Iggy.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The reality is, every body is different, and there are many factors that play into who gets diabetes, like any disease or chronic condition.
—Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2025
But critics worry that its high-profile removal flights and arrests of migrants may be prioritizing optics ahead of results, playing into longstanding misperceptions about immigrants and crime.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjust your expectations accordingly Springfield takes international play into account, so that’s another check for Iggy.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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