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, Aston Martin CEO and team principal Andy Cowell played down the rumors of a Russell signing in the lead-up to Silverstone.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Watches of Switzerland Earnings Call On an earnings call, Watches of Switzerland CEO Brian Duffy played down the possibility of the company’s product collection being impacted by the tariffs.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
In another development Monday, Leavitt appeared to play down Trump calling into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy, seemingly contradicting his administration’s earlier calls on Tehran to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Since the time Pep Guardiola played down the prospect of major changes at Craven Cottage after the final game of the season, four players and three coaches have joined the club.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Watches of Switzerland Earnings Call On an earnings call, Watches of Switzerland CEO Brian Duffy played down the possibility of the company’s product collection being impacted by the tariffs.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
In another development Monday, Leavitt appeared to play down Trump calling into question the future of Iran’s ruling theocracy, seemingly contradicting his administration’s earlier calls on Tehran to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Since the time Pep Guardiola played down the prospect of major changes at Craven Cottage after the final game of the season, four players and three coaches have joined the club.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 June 2025
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“Play down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20down. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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