play out

Example Sentences

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Now, the Rams are expected to let him play out the season, and then possibly use the franchise tag for 2027 before making a long-term commitment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“This scenario could continue to play out in the coming weeks until some framework of a deal is achieved that could, at least, provide for a partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The disagreement will continue to play out in court.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Here's three possible ways it could play out.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I had enough sense at that point to break away toward the waterline, but I was trapped there, forced to watch it all play out.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman