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that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings
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The 2024 campaign was full of injuries as well, but Buehler turned his play up in the World Series.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
In his brief appearances for the Colts this season while Richardson has been injured, Flacco has played up to that standard, completing 65.7 percent of his passes for 716 yards, throwing seven touchdowns and one interception and leading Indianapolis to two wins in three appearances with two starts.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
The 10-piece fall line plays up plenty of daytime looks but there are also versatile styles that can be dressed up for evening outings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
In 2017, Payne played up the story of his Combs encounter for laughs in an interview with British talk show host Graham Norton.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
In his brief appearances for the Colts this season while Richardson has been injured, Flacco has played up to that standard, completing 65.7 percent of his passes for 716 yards, throwing seven touchdowns and one interception and leading Indianapolis to two wins in three appearances with two starts.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
The 10-piece fall line plays up plenty of daytime looks but there are also versatile styles that can be dressed up for evening outings.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
In 2017, Payne played up the story of his Combs encounter for laughs in an interview with British talk show host Graham Norton.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Play up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20up. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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