play down
Example Sentences
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But Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni, who had attempted to calm down the situation, appeared to play down the incidents in his post-match interview.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
China sought to play down the event as unexceptional, even as some countries in the region were quick to criticize it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Traders will be closely monitoring Warsh’s commentary to see if he decides to play down the risk that sharper inflation could pressure the central bank to hike rates, Cboe’s Kinahan said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
Rubio, a devout Catholic, sought to play down the rift ahead of the private audience, which will be followed by talks with Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Hopefully we’d be done in time to play down in the marsh.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
