Kollokation
When, where and how are yet to be played out.
The day was played out through the course of the special.
In other words, how would the situation have played out if both his parents had been black?
In fact, the process played out much the same way.
He could think of nothing to say to her, his mind was played out.
Both of these forces have long since played themselves out.
The close of the season found them almost played out.
All five hands do not have to be played out.
Today, the same situation is being played out once again.
There are a lot of ways these things can play out.
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