downplaying
Example Sentences
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“I think people are downplaying the significance of Nimbyism in this country right now,” Purohit said, adding that companies looking to sell this summer will be scrutinized for how they plan to handle it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
French infectious disease specialist Nathan Peiffer-Smadja said that "managing an outbreak is not about reassuring people and downplaying the situation... nor is it about predicting the next Covid".
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
But there was no downplaying by England manager Sarina Wiegman, who said Hampton's saves against Iceland were "crucial" to securing the victory.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
While not downplaying the risks, Rice University’s Medlock pointed out that pipelines can be fixed relatively quickly.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026
There was no doubt she was suffering, yet she remained upbeat, downplaying everything with a shrug and saying, “Any caring mother would do all that and more for her children.”
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
