Athletes often downplay their injuries.
he self-deprecatingly downplays his own contributions to the festival's success
Recent Examples on the WebBut little else is known about the extent of the strikes and any potential damage, as both Israel and Iran appeared to downplay the attack on Friday morning — which analysts suggest points to an effort to de-escalate regional tensions.—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024 However, Iranian state-run media sought to downplay the incident after the fact, airing footage of an otherwise-peaceful Isfahan morning.—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for downplay
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