play out

Example Sentences

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In most of these, we can see the mother-son dynamic, however frustrating or overbearing or dysfunctional, play out.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

"What do you mean? You can see it play out on YouTube," replied McCullagh.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The issue is that the industry is still in the “early days” of seeing this trend play out, she noted.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

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

Over and over she’d seen it play out in the minds of the men who’d done it—Eril-Fane’s most of all.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor