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play out

VERB
to bring to an end
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But if I could log how many times I’ve seen this sort of film play out on Letterboxd, it would be one of my most-watched.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

“If things play out in a more benign way, I do think that monetary policy would continue to be well-positioned.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

“I’m actually seeing this play out in my real life,” he said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

His referees can get a tangible feel of how key match situations might play out.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Texting was wonderful, but it wasn’t the same as seeing emotions play out on his face, hearing the quiet beat between a question and an answer.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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