Examples of play down in a Sentence
out of sheer envy, she would always play down her sister's accomplishments
if you play down your part in the project, you won't get the credit you deserve
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Even as stocks have plunged, Trump and his administration have played down the decline.
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Though some are talking up the match at the Metropolitano - Flick’s first match there as Barca boss - as a potential title race decider, Flick played down its importance.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Opening day is just over three weeks away, and the Sox are already playing down to expectations in Cactus League play.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Despite his age, the Arkansas Pine-Bluff product played at an elite level in 2024 before a knee injury significantly impacted his play down the stretch.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Though some are talking up the match at the Metropolitano - Flick’s first match there as Barca boss - as a potential title race decider, Flick played down its importance.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Opening day is just over three weeks away, and the Sox are already playing down to expectations in Cactus League play.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Despite his age, the Arkansas Pine-Bluff product played at an elite level in 2024 before a knee injury significantly impacted his play down the stretch.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for play down
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“Play down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20down. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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