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as in understates
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as in overplays
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While this research and most post-mortems point to integration as the cause, that diagnosis understates the problem.—
Sam Mugel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026 -
That split between process and outcomes has left them 90 minutes from something the table understates.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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That's likely why Mindelle downplays that part of the gig, and instead focuses on the comedy that keeps her on her toes.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Ezelle, however, downplays his role in advising DBGI.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Instead, the measure freezes corporate net operating loss and enacts taxes on social media companies, digital assets, fantasy sports, tobacco and sports betting on prediction market websites.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The Act would cease to apply the moment the federal government enacts overlapping requirements.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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“Underplays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underplays. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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