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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Both players have played down the rivalry, but their fan bases are often vociferous in their dislike of the opposing player.
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron's office Monday played down the moment his wife, Brigitte Macron, appeared to shove him in the face in Vietnam at the start of the couple's Southeast Asia tour.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 May 2025
Like Longman, Sebastian Revan can play down either flank.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
The Lakers still made plays down the stretch, Reaves hitting a big three.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron's office Monday played down the moment his wife, Brigitte Macron, appeared to shove him in the face in Vietnam at the start of the couple's Southeast Asia tour.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 May 2025
Like Longman, Sebastian Revan can play down either flank.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 May 2025
The Lakers still made plays down the stretch, Reaves hitting a big three.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Play down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20down. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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