played down
Example Sentences
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He conspicuously played down signs of disinflation in recent months by noting evidence that prices for too many goods continue to rise too quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Canadian banking heavyweights Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal largely played down tariff concerns on their earnings calls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Boss Oliver Glasner has played down the need for midfield reinforcements, despite Elliot Anderson's departure to Manchester City.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Yet Maresca played down the importance of the result, saying: "It's a defeat that hurts us, but it's just the beginning."
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Ice kept talking about how good Willie used to be when he played down at Riverside Church.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
