Examples of downplay in a Sentence
Athletes often downplay their injuries.
he self-deprecatingly downplays his own contributions to the festival's success
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Trying to downplay or outright ignore the crisis will only make a brand look bad in the eyes of consumers.
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Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Closely Monitoring Syria's Chemical Weapons After Assad Ouster Blinken Trusted to 'Lead' Safe Exit
Earlier this year, House Republicans released a critical report blaming Biden's administration for missteps during the withdrawal, while downplaying Trump's role.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Although many called him a hero for his efforts during the attack, Fernandez downplayed his role.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Whereas Zayas is downplaying the theatrical possibilities of a bold script, the director of Kallan Dana’s RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR, Sarah Blush, is leaning all the way in.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Closely Monitoring Syria's Chemical Weapons After Assad Ouster Blinken Trusted to 'Lead' Safe Exit
Earlier this year, House Republicans released a critical report blaming Biden's administration for missteps during the withdrawal, while downplaying Trump's role.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Although many called him a hero for his efforts during the attack, Fernandez downplayed his role.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Whereas Zayas is downplaying the theatrical possibilities of a bold script, the director of Kallan Dana’s RACECAR RACECAR RACECAR, Sarah Blush, is leaning all the way in.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Downplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downplay. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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