Sentence examples for was played down from inspiring English sources

The story was played down by both sides.

Most suggested (and many insisted) that the story was played down for political reasons.

The dog's role was played down in current commercials that played up the quality of the chain's food instead.

The severity of the heart attack was played down by his vice president, Richard M. Nixon, and others.

The role of NGOs was played down; no money could be found for a separate conference for them.

Antagonism of colonists toward England was played down, and support for independence by some Englishmen was highlighted.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg was playing down concern when he said, "It is worrisome".

They should not be played down".

"So the legend is played down here".

The claim has since been played down by others.

Counter-arguments will be played down or suppressed.