underplay

Example Sentences

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The 83-year-old rock legend did his latest underplay at L.A.’s Fonda Theatre on Friday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

By endeavoring to tell the entire history of art, as far as their collections allow, they sometimes underplay a concentration within their holdings that makes them distinctive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

They don’t want to underplay the dangers, but they also don’t want to discourage someone from pursuing what, for them, has become a passion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

Sir Howard later sought to clarify his remarks, saying he "did not intend to underplay" the challenges buyers face.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2024

“In low-power distance index countries,” Hofstede wrote in his classic text Culture’s Consequences: power is something of which power holders are almost ashamed and they will try to underplay.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell