play down

Example Sentences

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However, Villa boss Emery said to "be a contender in front of them" is not "our reality" as he played down title talk and urged his players to "continue to be humble".

From BBC

The White House has played down ideological differences with Beijing, putting economics and trade as a priority in the relationship in a national-security strategy published this month.

From The Wall Street Journal

In early November, before the construction delays were widely discussed, Intrator played down fears of an AI bubble at a Wall Street Journal event in Northern California.

From The Wall Street Journal

Miran also played down concerns that tariffs are contributing to inflation.

From Barron's

In an interview this week, Hassett played down speculation that he was the presumptive favorite in betting markets.

From The Wall Street Journal