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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The Chiefs know something about playing down a man or two at the position.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
That would seem to bode well for a team that has rarely played down to its competition this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Like Justin, Sam Byram can play down both sides too, ensuring Farke will feel well covered as this season unfolds.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Nix's fine play down the stretch, along with a few notable offseason additions, has led to some rosy predictions for the Broncos this coming season.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025
That would seem to bode well for a team that has rarely played down to its competition this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Like Justin, Sam Byram can play down both sides too, ensuring Farke will feel well covered as this season unfolds.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Nix's fine play down the stretch, along with a few notable offseason additions, has led to some rosy predictions for the Broncos this coming season.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Play down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20down. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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