played-out
Example Sentences
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According to Robinson, therein lies the problem for Tuchel and England - Friday's game played out more like a trial than a quest for "cohesion" and "team performance".
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The tension has played out in a series of demand letters sent by Moriarty to the Justice and Homeland Security departments.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Earlier this month, I outlined the potential for a double top to form in gold alongside emerging signs of weakness in the S&P 500; since then, that view has largely played out.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
ICE arrests have also played out at L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
No. Above us, on the giant screens placed around the City Circle, everyone can watch the whole thing being played out.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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