Examples of play down in a Sentence
out of sheer envy, she would always play down her sister's accomplishments
if you play down your part in the project, you won't get the credit you deserve
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The starkest example is the embrace of a revisionist telling of the Capitol riots that plays down the violence that Biden-era Justice Department officials labeled as domestic terrorism.
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Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 31 May 2025
Despite the Knicks keeping things close throughout the game, the Pacers made the necessary winning plays down the stretch.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The performance from Gilgeous-Alexander was highlighted by his play down the stretch.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
Though Reese and Clark have both played down their rivalry, the two players have been closely linked after heated clashes in college, most notably in the 2023 NCAA women’s championship game.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 31 May 2025
Despite the Knicks keeping things close throughout the game, the Pacers made the necessary winning plays down the stretch.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The performance from Gilgeous-Alexander was highlighted by his play down the stretch.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
Though Reese and Clark have both played down their rivalry, the two players have been closely linked after heated clashes in college, most notably in the 2023 NCAA women’s championship game.
—Matias Grez, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for play down
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“Play down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20down. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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