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While political leaders on both sides of the aisle often tout the benefits of energy expansion, their support tends to fade when local considerations come into play.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
According to lawyers who spoke with Rolling Stone, double jeopardy can’t officially come into play until someone has been convicted or acquitted of a crime.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Which is where Gnacinski's studies in kinesiology with a specialization in psychology come into play.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
That’s where the graphic videos could come into play.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
According to lawyers who spoke with Rolling Stone, double jeopardy can’t officially come into play until someone has been convicted or acquitted of a crime.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
Which is where Gnacinski's studies in kinesiology with a specialization in psychology come into play.
—Kate Kealey, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
That’s where the graphic videos could come into play.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Come into play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20into%20play. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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