played-out
Example Sentences
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Coverage from multiple outlets noted that disagreements once confined to social media now played out onstage and in hallways.
From Salon
While court challenges played out, those workers have been on paid leave.
From Salon
The plot played out in the ring was lifeless - a slow, joyless watch that would have struggled to earn even a charitable rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
From BBC
However, I can't remember a flu season that has played out quite like this.
From BBC
Second, between the Russian and Qing empires, which played out most significantly to the east of Mongolia.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.