downplay

Example Sentences

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Italian authorities initially denied the presence of ICE and then sought to downplay any role, suggesting they would help only in security for the US delegation.

From Barron's

He has downplayed at times the importance of market reaction to policy decisions.

From Barron's

But the Public Accounts Committee accused the Department of downplaying the scale of the problem and said their plan was ''not credible''.

From BBC

While addressing troops, he downplayed his condition and said it was "totally benign" and "completely insignificant", adding: "Please pardon the unsightly appearance of my eye."

From BBC

In one exchange viewed by the Journal, she downplayed the revelation.

From The Wall Street Journal