downplaying
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The Treasury is downplaying the idea that Number 10 North could become in effect a rival department.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
"The challenge goes way beyond just putting AI into a robot," said Lian Jye Su from technology research group Omdia, who dislikes the term "physical AI" for downplaying the complexity of the hardware solutions needed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
But Juan Carlos Venegas, a representative of the state’s avocado industry, said in an interview with Radio Fórmula that he believed Mexican authorities were downplaying the security threat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
However, he warned that the telecommunications industry is still downplaying the risk from satellite competitors, which in his view is a mistake.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
He keeps his face neutral, downplaying his feelings for my benefit.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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