played down

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Chief U.S. economist Thomas Simons of Jefferies said the bump in new claims over the past two weeks is almost certainly what he calls “noise” and ought to be played down, if not ignored.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

In her first press conference since announcing her return, Williams played down suggestions she would extend her return to singles competition.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

During lunch, Walker lauded Epstein as the man who put her on the path to medicine, he said, and played down his 2008 conviction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

PGA Tour data from the Genesis showed virtually all the men played down the left fairway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Ice kept talking about how good Willie used to be when he played down at Riverside Church.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers