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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Fox is a brilliant comedic talent, playing into her own public persona in a hilarious tongue-in-cheek way. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 These videos play into that eroticization: There are closeups of hands, backs and shoulders — and there’s an emphasis on the care these creators are putting into their food. — Leah Asmelash, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025 An improving picture in Europe — particularly in light of a drive to reform fiscal policies and incentivize EU defense spending — was also playing into some rotation within equity markets, McGarrity said. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025 The knowledge that Wolff was courting Verstappen to be the team's new number-one driver could also play into Russell's rivalry, with the Englishman wanting to prove a point to his own team boss, as well as his rival. — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for play into

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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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