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that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings
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Gallego, who represents largely Latino areas of Phoenix in Congress, has played up his military service and up-by-the-bootstraps past.
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Jonathan J. Cooper and Gabriel Sandoval, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
But rather than play up the murders’ shocking gore or give momentum to Lois’ investigation, the first few episodes are content to linger in the investigator’s ennui.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Add a simple kitten heel to play up vintage sensibilities with Nili Lotan and Massimo Dutti.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
The windscreen plays up the aerospace design, flowing into an integrated pair of black winglets that rise up to 10 degrees to boost downforce.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
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Jonathan J. Cooper and Gabriel Sandoval, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
But rather than play up the murders’ shocking gore or give momentum to Lois’ investigation, the first few episodes are content to linger in the investigator’s ennui.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Add a simple kitten heel to play up vintage sensibilities with Nili Lotan and Massimo Dutti.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
The windscreen plays up the aerospace design, flowing into an integrated pair of black winglets that rise up to 10 degrees to boost downforce.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Play up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20up. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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