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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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Friday's trip could prompt some uncomfortable conversations about climate change, which Trump has played down and denied.
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Will Weissert, arkansasonline.com, 25 Jan. 2025
The 18-year-old then missed the 3-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, but manager Mikel Arteta has played down the extent of the injury.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
But for the third game in a row and second at home, the Terps (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) played down to the level of competition.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2025
The procedural move allows Minnesota to go over the salary cap and prevents the Wild from having to play down a man.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2025
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Will Weissert, arkansasonline.com, 25 Jan. 2025
The 18-year-old then missed the 3-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, but manager Mikel Arteta has played down the extent of the injury.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
But for the third game in a row and second at home, the Terps (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) played down to the level of competition.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2025
The procedural move allows Minnesota to go over the salary cap and prevents the Wild from having to play down a man.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Play down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20down. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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