downplay

Example Sentences

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While Kotak downplayed the imbalance, he admitted early setbacks had forced the team to reassess.

From Barron's

Powell also downplayed the prospect of a rate hike at the news conference.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, there is some doubt about this possible reduction, with the country’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplaying any potential rollback, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

The danger in examining such results is to downplay Scotland's contribution to the final result.

From Barron's

Bass, for her part, has downplayed any hard feelings, saying she intends to run on her record — including her collaboration with Raman.

From Los Angeles Times