downplay
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McSweeney also sought to downplay claims about Lord Mandelson's influence over the current Labour government, arguing that while he would offer up advice he was far from the only figure to do this.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
“Considering higher energy prices and PPI inflation, we see a possibility that policymakers may downplay their pledge for high-profile monetary easing such as policy rate cuts,” Goldman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The strong desire to remain at home can lead owners to downplay future expenses and assume things will somehow “work out.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
This manages to both downplay the role of public health, vaccines, and antibiotics in expanding lifespans and ignore the fact that the Horsemen—especially cancer and neurodegenerative diseases—are ailments of aging.
From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026
“Tarte Philippe, the indescribable dessert . . .” Penelope stopped, for it occurred to her that it might be wise to downplay her firsthand knowledge of this tasty treat.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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