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out of sheer envy, she would always play down her sister's accomplishments
if you play down your part in the project, you won't get the credit you deserve
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After a Miami punt, the Packers went 12 plays down the field, and Josh Jacobs finished the job.
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
As speculation intensified that Trump might pick him as his running mate, Rubio sought to play down the tension from 2016, suggesting the heated tone simply reflected the intensity of a campaign.
—Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
To make matters worse for the Bears (4-4), rookie quarterback Caleb Williams tweaked his ankle on the final play down 20 points.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Over the rest of the night, Nix hit some plays down the field.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
As speculation intensified that Trump might pick him as his running mate, Rubio sought to play down the tension from 2016, suggesting the heated tone simply reflected the intensity of a campaign.
—Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
To make matters worse for the Bears (4-4), rookie quarterback Caleb Williams tweaked his ankle on the final play down 20 points.
—Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Over the rest of the night, Nix hit some plays down the field.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Play down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20down. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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