played-out
Example Sentences
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As part of their preparations Japan face England on Tuesday in a friendly after beating Scotland 1-0, while the Three Lions played out a 1-1 stalemate against Uruguay on Friday.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 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
“We knew if we just stayed with it and played out the game we could win it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
Was the tragic scene that had played out between my grandfather and me about to play out again, this time between Miss Peregrine and her teacher?
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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