played out
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See play out .
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Exhausted, worn out, as in This was the third trip the mules had made, and they were utterly played out . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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Similar scenes were played out across the country as supporters took advantage of temporary licensing changes, with many venues operating a ticketing system.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
For voters in many parts of the country, the debate over AI policy has played out locally as a debate over the massive data centers required to power the technology.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
On a beach in Khan Yunis, in the south of the Palestinian territory, another high-stakes football showcase was being played out far from the global spotlight.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
The longer-term math is friendlier: Against 2029 earnings, Humana trades at roughly 12 times, a more reasonable bet on what the business will look like once the recovery has played out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
But between the images, we are privy to the real-life action being played out on the set.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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