play out

Example Sentences

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For investors who cannot wait for the dramas to play out, the risk-reversal strategy is a way to take risk-adjusted action.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

It is a relief to hear a judge actually acknowledge that, because it does influence how cases play out.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

I remember standing there with the amazing people of the cast and crew, and we’re talking about how the scene is going to play out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Gonzalez Rogers had Musk step to the front of the courtroom and asked him to let the court proceedings play out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Brandon let the rest of the video play out.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson