downplay
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On Tuesday’s edition of “The Five,” co-host Jesse Watters tried to downplay the boos.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Describing the punishment Southampton received as "ridiculous", Solak tried to downplay the seriousness of the club's cheating.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“And in the absence of a definite statement from Iran there is a tendency to downplay comments from the U.S. administration.”
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The court tried to downplay this point by saying that it is just a “poster” and therefore lacks any coercive effect.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
To downplay accusations of being an outside agitator, she ran her operation out of her hotel room, offering direction to state and local suffragists.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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