as in to spend
to make complete use of
we've finally played out the leftovers from that huge holiday meal
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Recent Examples of play out
The scene, which played out over the five days of the conference, was a stark contrast from the last major aerospace exhibition in the UAE that featured Israeli defense companies.
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Natasha Turak, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
At the end of last year, an intense debate played out over social media among MAGA loyalists after some of President Donald Trump’s advisers expressed support of legal, high-skill immigration.
—Reuters, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025
Beyond that trip, Jones is unsure about how the next part of his skiing career will play out.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
While this was playing out, Musk was also attacking Katherine Long, the Journal reporter who scooped Elez’s racist posts, on X.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
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Natasha Turak, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
At the end of last year, an intense debate played out over social media among MAGA loyalists after some of President Donald Trump’s advisers expressed support of legal, high-skill immigration.
—Reuters, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025
Beyond that trip, Jones is unsure about how the next part of his skiing career will play out.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
While this was playing out, Musk was also attacking Katherine Long, the Journal reporter who scooped Elez’s racist posts, on X.
—John Hyatt, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for play out
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From feeling the sunshine on your skin to swimming in crystal-clear waters, spending time at the beach can have a healing impact on your wellbeing.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Much has been made of the amount Chelsea have spent on the squad via the transfer market since the takeover, with more than £1billion ($1.3bn) committed to new signings.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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While Nile crocodiles typically drag their prey into the water and consume them, Gustave has been repeatedly observed killing humans and leaving their bodies behind.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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By cutting out sugar and consuming the right amount of carbohydrates and protein before and after training, the defender put on 10kg without losing any speed.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The swamp is not being drained; it’s being filled with more water than the Panama Canal.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Reed drained a hole-in-one at the 'Watering Hole,' which sent fans into a frenzy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Cowboys seem to be more concerned about the possibility of cap hell than exhausting every last resource to win now.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The bar does not take action in a case until the appeals process is exhausted, a spokesperson said.—
Gary Klien,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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That instigated a backlash from people who said the plan would draw down the aquifer, thinning lakes and threatening drinking water even beyond Ohio’s borders.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Feb. 2025
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Borrowing to support capital improvements was not on the list of factors the ratings agencies said would trigger further downgrades, Jaworski told Conway during a committee hearing last week; Borrowing to fill budget gaps, drawing down on reserves, or shorting pension payments were.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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For instance, a toilet designed before 1992 may use up to 7 gallons of water per flush, whereas modern toilets use an average of 1.6 gallons per flush.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2025
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Idaho Education Opportunity Program: House Bill 164 would create a program to allow eligible families to use up to 80% of the average per student state funding on non-public education expenses, including private school tuition.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Feb. 2025
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Guided by billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, the Trump administration has moved aggressively the past week to fire probationary workers across federal departments and agencies in an effort to drastically reduce the size of the government.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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An extra set of eyes and ears helps reduce the odds of injury.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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Using a wooden spoon, stir well to break up any large clumps, then turn the heat to low, cover, and cook undisturbed until the water is absorbed and the mixture is fluffy, about 3 minutes.—
Meher Mirza,
Saveur,
27 Feb. 2025
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This became the hope, and the promise, of comedy as standup exploded in popularity in the latter half of the twentieth century, its cadences absorbed into other realms of American entertainment, from late night to the sitcom.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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