come into play

idiom

: to help produce or influence a result
Two important factors come into play.

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This is where collective action can come into play, MacMillan said, before sharing an anecdote on alliances. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025 The next step is learning how to address these challenges head-on, which is where intentional strategies come into play. Tiffany Grant, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Tommy is a former part of the 118, and Tommy has particular skills that other characters don't, and those skills will come into play very shortly. Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025 Did that come into play when making The Mirror and the Light? Josef Adalian, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for come into play

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“Come into play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20into%20play. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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