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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Manager Mikel Arteta was riled up after Newcastle slowed play down in a January 2023 draw (0-0).—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025 While primarily utilized as a winger during his career, Dembélé often played down the middle for Luis Enrique’s side, spearheading a fluent and formidable front three, flanked by the dynamic Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.—David Close, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025 After a week of playing down to – and then slightly lower than – their last-place opponents, the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 9-0 victory on Wednesday night.—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025 Advertisement The President has sought to play down his connection to Epstein over the years.—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for play down
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