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

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

There is less certainty around summer rainfall totals, with forecasters disagreeing on how the season will play out.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Gustavo Arellano weighs in on how the elections might play out within the Latino community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

I zone out on everything else ’cause I’m anxious on how the rest of my End Day is gonna play out.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera