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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When unique becomes valuable Most people play down their uniqueness, thinking broader appeal leads to bigger success.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The president also played down a Friday announcement by his administration sparing many of the same popular electronics from punishing levies.
—Vivienne Walt, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The argument as articulated so far by Trump administration officials appears to play down the economic benefits created by Social Security payments, infrastructure spending, scientific research and other forms of government spending that can shape an economy’s trajectory.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
China has tried to play down the impact of the trade war, presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure.
—Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The president also played down a Friday announcement by his administration sparing many of the same popular electronics from punishing levies.
—Vivienne Walt, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The argument as articulated so far by Trump administration officials appears to play down the economic benefits created by Social Security payments, infrastructure spending, scientific research and other forms of government spending that can shape an economy’s trajectory.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
China has tried to play down the impact of the trade war, presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure.
—Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Play down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20down. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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