downplay
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Defence Minister Nikos Dendias sought to downplay the significance of the drone's discovery on Saturday, saying: "Because we know what it is and what it contains, we have nothing to envy."
From BBC • May 9, 2026
The court tried to downplay this point by saying that it is just a “poster” and therefore lacks any coercive effect.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
When news of the operation broke Sunday, the Chihuahua attorney general, César Jáuregui Moreno, attempted to downplay its significance, insisting that U.S. officials did not participate in the drug raid.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The strong desire to remain at home can lead owners to downplay future expenses and assume things will somehow “work out.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“Tarte Philippe, the indescribable dessert . . .” Penelope stopped, for it occurred to her that it might be wise to downplay her firsthand knowledge of this tasty treat.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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