downplaying
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Baseball has a long tradition of players downplaying injuries, out of a desire to play and a belief in their own perseverance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
"The challenge goes way beyond just putting AI into a robot," said Lian Jye Su from technology research group Omdia, who dislikes the term "physical AI" for downplaying the complexity of the hardware solutions needed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
However, he warned that the telecommunications industry is still downplaying the risk from satellite competitors, which in his view is a mistake.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
“I think people are downplaying the significance of Nimbyism in this country right now,” Purohit said, adding that companies looking to sell this summer will be scrutinized for how they plan to handle it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
He keeps his face neutral, downplaying his feelings for my benefit.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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