Sentence examples for to playing up from inspiring English sources

The opponents came nowhere near to playing up to their talent.

The News confined itself to editorials and to playing up statements of adherents to the Plan.

Republican China claimed Tibet for its own, though effective control was often lacking and China resorted to playing up divisions between the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama.

— Struggling to match Mitt Romney in momentum in the polls and endorsements from Republican luminaries, Rick Santorum has turned, for at least part of his day, from contrasting political records to playing up cultural differences.

In terms of prestige, Longford had reached the pinnacle of his career but, in practice, he was impotent, and often resorted to playing up to his image as the cabinet jester.

In addition to playing up the linked history between baseball and Firestone for marketing purposes, Mr. Baratta said that going beyond auto racing would allow the company to broaden its reach.

Warrior likes to play up its authenticity.

To play up this balance is to blow up Syria".

One cable channel decided to play up the show.

Felder tried to play up Gest's health problems.

He's convinced he has to play up to that.