downplay

Example Sentences

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True, Matthew Robinson’s funny, savage and surprising script doesn’t downplay its inspirations.

From Los Angeles Times

"We're trying to savour it as much as possible because it's easy to downplay it. But it's been such a long journey that it really means a lot."

From Barron's

"Our goal is to clarify the evidence, not downplay the role of predators," MacNulty said.

From Science Daily

Lutnick once again downplayed his relationship with the disgraced financier who was once his neighbor in New York City as he was questioned by Democrats during a subcommittee hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

From Los Angeles Times

The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has downplayed the violence, attributing many incidents to criminal motives.

From Barron's