Sentence examples for to de-emphasize from inspiring English sources
verb
To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.
American said it changed its training in 1999 to de-emphasize use of the rudder.
Santorum also seemed to be taking a strategic decision to de-emphasize fundraising.
But Flint Hill was sold in 1990, and the new owners decided to de-emphasize basketball.
The most important decision that its managers made was to de-emphasize technology stocks.
She wants to de-emphasize college and encourage students to pursue other possibilities.
His decision to de-emphasize religion at the ground zero events generated more discreet criticism.
After the violence of 2007, many Kenyans strove to de-emphasize the importance of ethnic identity.
Another slogan, "Butler Means Business" sought to de-emphasize his academic background.
NBC Universal plans to de-emphasize the identity of the NBC network's flagship station, WNBC, Channel 4 in New York.
The plan involved redesign of the worship space to de-emphasize the hierarchical aspects of the liturgy.
It is possible that separation from AT&T could lead the cable unit to de-emphasize cable telephone service.
