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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There are a number of reasons why, ranging from the comparatively low death toll to concerted efforts by contemporary civic boosters and business interests to downplay the extent of the damage.
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
As political misalignment in the United States emerges as a material investment risk, investors and companies are increasingly risking their long-term sustainability by downplaying it.
—Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
At the same time, Hegseth and Trump downplayed the report's initial findings about the damage.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Araghchi also downplayed the damage from the attacks on its nuclear program.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 June 2025
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
As political misalignment in the United States emerges as a material investment risk, investors and companies are increasingly risking their long-term sustainability by downplaying it.
—Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
At the same time, Hegseth and Trump downplayed the report's initial findings about the damage.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Araghchi also downplayed the damage from the attacks on its nuclear program.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 June 2025
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“Downplay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downplay. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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