downplay
Example Sentences
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The Rams will downplay the narrative that they are once again going all-in for a chance to win a Super Bowl at home.
From Los Angeles Times
He downplayed the risk of individual investors cashing out their investments, pointing to the surge of new investments coming in.
However, the BBC has spoken to former presenters and interviewed two who say they feel the implications of taking out a loan were downplayed.
From BBC
While Kotak downplayed the imbalance, he admitted early setbacks had forced the team to reassess.
From Barron's
Powell also downplayed the prospect of a rate hike at the news conference.
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