underplay

Example Sentences

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Even the goal of the Michelin star was kind of underplayed in the end — what seemed like the goalpost became a spiritual McGuffin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

He told people that Altman underplayed his role and was annoyed that Brockman went on a podcast to discuss things such as the company’s charter despite having contributed less to it than Amodei did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

During power failures in the country last June, local officials reported hundreds of heat-related deaths even as federal and state governments underplayed them.

From New York Times • May 8, 2024

That story was definitely underplayed when it broke.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

The meal proceeded with a stateliness and underplayed grandeur.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy