underplay

Example Sentences

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The global outlook underplays the economic pain for some economies close to the conflict or that depend heavily on energy and chemical imports.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Its singular radiance owes much to both romantic and religious impulses that Mr. Roeck’s book underplays.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

Gill underplays Booth’s mental challenges, perhaps forestalling a diagnosis that could make it easier for us to distance ourselves from the character.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2025

It's a skill he underplays, even when he earnestly lobs a corny dad joke at me — "You know what zero said to eight? Nice belt."

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2024

Z knows that he possesses the ace of spades, but this fact is not known to A. Z then underplays by leading back the four of spades.

From Hoyle's Games Modernized by Hoffmann, Louis