play down
Example Sentences
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Rubio, a devout Catholic, sought to play down the rift ahead of the private audience, which will be followed by talks with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Managers of KKR sought to play down turmoil engulfing private-markets firms, as the New York firm beat analysts’ quarterly earnings forecasts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
On a call with analysts, the data company seeks to play down concerns about AI competition that have weighed on the stock.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
But he appeared to play down the significance of the stockpile, pointing to the damage caused in US-Israeli strikes last June.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Hopefully we’d be done in time to play down in the marsh.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
