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 Chargers were played out of SoFi Stadium by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 40-17 loss.
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Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Their divorce, which has often played out in the public eye, is ongoing.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
So if Original Sin is the flashback now playing out in present-day Dexter’s mind, Resurrection will be what happens when Dexter sits up in that hospital bed.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
But the most predictable scenario was the one that played out: the federal prosecutions of the Presidential candidate were not close to finished during the election season.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Their divorce, which has often played out in the public eye, is ongoing.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
So if Original Sin is the flashback now playing out in present-day Dexter’s mind, Resurrection will be what happens when Dexter sits up in that hospital bed.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
But the most predictable scenario was the one that played out: the federal prosecutions of the Presidential candidate were not close to finished during the election season.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
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But Times reporters Anita Chabria and Jessica Garrison spent more than a year reexamining the crimes and found troubling questions about both justice and the justice system.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Some supporters point to Newcastle’s willingness to spend £50m-plus on Guehi as evidence of a large transfer budget.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Surprising Fact On a body weight basis, children 2 to 5 years old consume about twice as much of the red dye through food as the general population, according to the FDA.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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How to Manage: To manage a lack of sleep from alcohol, either eliminate it from your diet or consume moderately during the day, making sure to stop imbibing well before your bedtime.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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Introverts often expend extra energy to engage in social interactions, which can be draining.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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What follows is one of the most tonally bizarre and genuinely fun movies-about-movies ever made, touching on themes about the monstrosity of artistic genius while also letting Dafoe’s vampire be a diva who snatches a bat out of the air and drains it like a Capri Sun in front of the producers.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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With its high cost of living, political tensions and often exhausting hustle culture, there are numerous reasons Americans seek a different lifestyle in another country.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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Tempers flared at times while senators also added levity at times to the exhausting exercise.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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But if the wood ends up decomposing or being burned—as is often the case with Christmas trees—then much of the carbon drawn down could end up back in the atmosphere.Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Fiscal analysts’ recommendations include drawing down roughly half of the $2.5 billion rainy day fund and another measure that would significantly slim down the state’s reserves in case of a recession.Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
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In terms of overall power demand, Doan points out that data centers are projected to use up to 8% of all power by the end of the decade, and notes that this will require a significant shift in thinking about energy.John Werner, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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With so many creative ways to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers, there’s no need to let any food go to waste.Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Surgery can benefit from real-time AI explanations and XR visualizations to reduce patient anxiety, while oncology can simplify complex treatment plans for better decision making.Alon Zuckerman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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His overall demands have reduced, however, realising a less intense approach could help offset the risk of player burnout.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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There are a few reasons why timing matters when salting mashed potatoes: Salt absorption: Potatoes absorb salt at different stages of the cooking process in different ways.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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This gel works fast by utilizing its key blemish-reducing ingredient, which penetrates deep into your pores to clear them out and absorb excess oil—your breakouts won't even know what hit them.Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Play out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/play%20out. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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