Downplaying in a sentence

As the bitterness escalated, the SP chief began downplaying the differences saying that he had received a message from the Congress’s top leadership.

At the risk of downplaying comic book culture and superhero culture, most readers come to these stories understanding they have to suspend a certain amount of disbelief regarding each character and not only their stories, but their names and appearance.

Chew, a native of Singapore, told the lawmakers that TikTok prioritizes user safety as he sought to avert a U.S. ban on the app by downplaying its ties to China.

Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel responded to the candidate list, deeming it "very general" and downplaying its impact.

Civil rights lawyer Michael Avery, a founder of the National Police Accountability Project, said police and elected officials can have a stake in downplaying officers' misconduct.

Cowen then proceeded to offer an analogy between the eviction ban and sweets, a decision which has seen the TD face widespread criticism online for what many observers viewed as downplaying a serious issue which impacts much of society.

He maintained his base case of relatively slow growth for the rest of the year and into 2024, while downplaying arguments of an impending recession as overstated.

His propaganda machine is downplaying the mutiny.

However, in downplaying “office flight” and tumbling demand as the biggest threats to the office sector, bankers say other factors emerge as being just as forceful.

Keep in mind that adopting an amused disposition isn't about downplaying the challenges leaders face, but rather about responding to them in a way that encourages positive outcomes.

Lest you think I am exaggerating, the proposal is extremely explicit about the goal of downplaying medical knowledge in favor of deconstructing Western society, which it is claimed is rooted in systemic violence.

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Speculating about what happened or downplaying the situation can appear insensitive or break trust if the situation turns out to be worse than it first appeared.

Taiwanese officials emphasized “maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait” and downplaying the prospect of a war with China.

You are significantly downplaying how dangerous this substance is.

And if England were in any danger of forgetting or downplaying their lofty pre-tournament status, Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic was in the mood to remind them - constantly - when he faced the media.

Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro said the government is not downplaying China’s recent aggression near Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

His sons also testified, downplaying any role they had in preparing their father’s financial statements.

In particular, this has meant the DDF prefect has been less about enforcing doctrinal errors, and more about enhancing “pastoral sensitivity,” downplaying moral absolutes in favor of case-by-case moral evaluations.

It is not about self-doubt or downplaying one’s abilities, but the acknowledgment that growth comes from continuous learning and constructive feedback.