downplay

Example Sentences

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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche downplayed the breach in victim safety, saying that the errors affected “. 001% of all the materials.”

From Salon

Russell and team boss Toto Wolff were downplaying expectations of Mercedes, saying it was impossible to know at this stage which team was the most competitive.

From BBC

Kainerugaba has in the past downplayed some of his remarks as "musings" and "abstractions" that do not need to be taken seriously.

From BBC

Italian authorities initially denied the presence of ICE and then sought to downplay any role, suggesting they would help only in security for the US delegation.

From Barron's

He has downplayed at times the importance of market reaction to policy decisions.

From Barron's