downplay

Example Sentences

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The reporters had also established that the so-called “after-action” report on the fire had been altered to downplay failures by the department and the city, all of which was scandalous enough.

From Los Angeles Times

In a podcast interview aired in January, Musk downplayed the prospects of getting to Mars this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the years, Bill Gates and his representatives have downplayed his connection with Epstein.

From BBC

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche downplayed the breach in victim safety, saying that the errors affected “. 001% of all the materials.”

From Salon

Russell and team boss Toto Wolff were downplaying expectations of Mercedes, saying it was impossible to know at this stage which team was the most competitive.

From BBC