play down

Example Sentences

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But he appeared to play down the significance of the stockpile, pointing to the damage caused in US-Israeli strikes last June.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The probe into Aidan comes as Edmond de Rothschild and its chief executive and owner, Ariane de Rothschild, have sought to play down their ties to Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Shares in AppLovin slid 20% even after the advertising software company sought to play down AI worries as it released earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Cirstea was keen to play down the row in her post-match press conference, insisting there was "no drama".

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Hopefully we’d be done in time to play down in the marsh.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce