came into play

A form of come into play — To become involved, start to play a role.

Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of come into play
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APA

came into play. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/came%20into%20play

MLA

“came into play.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/came%20into%20play. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “came into play,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/came%20into%20play.

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