play down
Example Sentences
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Eckerlin is quick to play down the impact of his advice for the Brighton players, but admits his training "opened doors" for them.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Ngumoha will turn 18 next week and has preferred to play down the left throughout his youth career but failed to have an impact on the other side.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
But they also publicly play down Jordan’s cooperation with the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Some countries in the region were quick to criticize the launch, which China sought to play down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
“Until recently, given the students’ enthusiasm for the reading groups, I was able to play down that data,” she wrote.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
