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Discover Ludwig"playing down" is a valid phrase in written English and has multiple consistent meanings.
For example, you could use the phrase "playing down" to describe someone who is not emphasizing or exaggerating the importance of something: "The Prime Minister tried to play down the scandal by saying it was just a minor incident."
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playing down
verb
Present participle of play down
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Regulators are playing down their differences.
UK officials are playing down expectations.
Baszucki understandably isn't playing down that comparison.
Who is playing down by the pole?
She is already playing down expectations of radical change.
Officials are playing down expectations of a major revelation.
"You all are playing down to the competition!" he yelled.
Industry lobbyists are playing down this aspect of India's success.
Both Labour and the Tories are cannily playing down expectations.
But even Ms. Fiorina has been playing down the issue.
Russian leaders appear interested in playing down the situation.
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