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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However, the Mets have already been playing down one bench bat with Baty unavailable these last two games.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
On the next play down the floor, the person added, Doncic did it again.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 June 2025
But the Valkyries made enough plays down the stretch to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
In recent press conferences, Pereira has played down the prospect of experimenting with an eye on next season.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
On the next play down the floor, the person added, Doncic did it again.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 June 2025
But the Valkyries made enough plays down the stretch to seal the win.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
In recent press conferences, Pereira has played down the prospect of experimenting with an eye on next season.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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“Play down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20down. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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