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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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
Similar scenes played out on the Metro K Line as World Cup-goers from all over traded stories of how they scored tickets, tips for navigating L.A.’s transit system, and wistful memories of tournaments past.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
The fifth instalment of Toy Story has received mixed reviews from critics, who have describe it as being "a warm and wry update" to an otherwise now "played out" franchise.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
For several hours overnight, the battle played out in public view.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
There I stood with both feet out the door, on the brink of tears, and quickly closing in on insanity, when something played out in my mind.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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