| 单词 | play down |
| 例句 | For a child of Aphrodite, Piper tried hard to play down her beauty. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Ice kept talking about how good Willie used to be when he played down at Riverside Church. Slam! 1996-11-01T00:00:00Z “I know the band playing down at the Quarry. We could head over there, get warm, listen to music, forget about everything. I also know a place with a pretty awesome view of the town.” All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z I crept down the steps and saw the same gang of boys playing down the street. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The existence of such residues is either played down by the industry as unimportant or is flatly denied. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Such narratives do not play down the epistemological problem of moving from the specific to the universal; they accentuate it. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Gogol gets up, shuts the door to his room, muffling the noise of the party that swells below him, the laughter of the children playing down the hall. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z If Newton went to such lengths to try to play down Hooke’s role in history, Hooke must have been an impressive scientist indeed. The Scientists 2003-10-21T00:00:00Z There was a band playing down at Klein’s hotel, and the strains reached them faintly, tempered by the distance. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z Hopefully we’d be done in time to play down in the marsh. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z “I think he and Little Arliss must be playing down about the creek somewhere.” Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z But I held back because I wanted now to play down his theory. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z “Until recently, given the students’ enthusiasm for the reading groups, I was able to play down that data,” she wrote. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Moffat played down fan concerns the show could grind to a halt because the Doctor has the power to regenerate 12 times. Doctor Who celebrates 50 with eyes on global space 2013-11-23T18:22:42Z There's a danger that pinning the play down to a single meaning might diminish its overall relevance, yet the actors remain humorously aware of the fact. Waiting for Godot ? review 2012-02-08T19:15:41Z Still, Prince initially played down the hospital incident to his camp, Ms. Hill said. I Was on That Plane With Prince: A Protégée Tells Her Story 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z Putnam tends to play down the role of power in favor of values and norms. The D.I.Y. Way to Heal the Social Fabric: Don’t Do It Yourself 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z When Michael Che, joking online, played down criticism about catcalling, she sharply criticized him on Twitter. Jen Kirkman Finds Material in the Single Life in ‘I’m Gonna Die Alone’ 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z The massive macrobrewing corporations are trying to take advantage of their size and corresponding ability to produce volume — all while playing down the fact that their beers have little local character or quality. Will Walmart eat L.A.? 2012-06-26T19:39:00Z But Fox insiders were quick to play down his move, arguing that it will mean little to a core Fox audience that gravitates to the network’s highly charged opinion hours. A year ago, Fox News considered a breakup with Trump. 2021 changed those plans. 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Duncan Clark, president of international distribution for Universal, played down the connective tissue between "The Mummy" and future Dark Universe releases. 'Wonder Woman' Crushes Box Office Again 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z At the same time, Mr. Edsall plays down growing calls for bipartisanship and pragmatic problem solving from both individuals and groups like No Labels, Third Way and Americans Elect. Books of The Times: Thomas Byrne Edsall?s ?Age of Austerity? Interprets Politics 2012-03-05T22:35:39Z News International sought to play down the significance of the resignations, saying in a statement that "this is nothing more than a corporate housecleaning exercise prior to the company split." Murdoch resigns from boards of UK newspapers 2012-07-21T23:39:07Z Despite playing down the threat from the Advocate, Advance has nevertheless modified its three-days-per-week strategy since Georges came to town. In New Orleans, a journalistic experiment with unclear results 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Whether Lennon still looms large for audiences today or not, Waldman has been careful to play down the significance of his killer in the film. John Lennon: the last day in the life 2010-12-05T00:07:00Z The company played down its tendency to overdeliver with Broadway-style facial expressions that, in the later seasons of Judith Jamison’s artistic directorate, characterized much of its performing. Critic?s Notebook: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as Hit Maker 2012-01-03T20:49:03Z It also played down what the president did do during the pandemic, such as restrict immigration even further and fuel attacks on Asian-Americans by insisting on the term “Chinese virus.” The Debate Over the Word Fascism Takes a New Turn 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z As the editor of The Sunday Times in the ’70s, he forced an international reckoning with Big Pharma, taking on drugmakers who played down the substantial health risks of the tranquilizer thalidomide. Harry Evans, Potentate of Print, Was Also a Social Butterfly 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z In those days credits were not union mandated, and it is likely that Menzies, on loan from Fox, would have played down his role in the production so as not to offend his home studio. DVDs: Another Trippy Rabbit Hole 2010-02-27T03:01:00Z Elsewhere on the spectrum, Joel Olsteen plays down theology, instead offering comforting platitudes and promises of prosperity to those who pray and give. Baptists bank on fire and brimstone 2012-07-11T13:55:00Z Budiansky’s playing down of the contradictions that make Holmes infuriating and interesting is particularly mystifying because he has dived into the sea of Holmes’s voluminous writings and even contributed to Holmes scholarship. The Many Contradictions of Oliver Wendell Holmes 2019-05-28T04:00:00Z Diamond has played down claims he made in Behind the Bell – specifically tales of sex and drug use among costars. Lifetime's unauthorised Saved by the Bell movie: what we know so far 2014-08-23T04:00:00Z “The Farewell Party,” an Israeli comedy about euthanasia, steers a careful course between humor and pathos while playing down overtly political and religious arguments for and against assisted suicide. Review: ‘The Farewell Party’ Finds Laughs in Euthanasia 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z More broadly, Mr. Genovese was accused of playing down the truth that slavery, by definition, demonstrates the cruelest kind of racism. Eugene D. Genovese, Historian of South, Dies at 82 2012-09-30T00:04:16Z Yet Waltz is swift to play down any talk of overnight celebrity. Waltz: From Nazi Basterd to Zero hero 2014-03-14T06:33:14Z Croatian Jews said on Monday they would boycott the country's main Holocaust remembrance event this week, accusing the authorities of playing down crimes perpetrated under the Nazi-backed Ustasa regime during World War Two. Croatian Jews to boycott Holocaust remembrance event over 'relativization' of crimes 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z Others proposed playing down fiction, since men seemed to bring in more nonfiction books. One Way to Encourage Checking-Out at the Library 2011-03-02T22:32:49Z The brewery’s full restaurant kitchen plays down as “pub fare” the excellent work they do, leaning heavily on their wood oven to bake veggie-forward flatbreads, fish, chicken wings and even gyros. In Charleston, Beer Gets Its Own Neighborhood 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z Wednesday's announcement ended months of speculation and followed a skit on Fallon's show by him and Leno on Monday night in which they played down reports of rivalry and made fun of the rumor mill. Jimmy Fallon to succeed Jay Leno as "Tonight Show" host 2013-04-03T23:23:53Z Among the claims are that Shine ignored or played down complaints and concealed Ailes’s behavior. Bill Shine, Fox News co-president, resigns from network amid harassment scandal 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z They are extremely accessible and slightly sensational at a time when museums are being careful to play down their elitism and push public outreach. Chuck Close’s Uneasy, Inevitable Legacy 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Jeffrey Goldberg, an influential American commentator and frequent critic of Israel, also accused Beinart of playing down Israel’s legitimate security concerns. Author rattles Jewish leaders 2012-06-21T21:17:00Z Chinese social media exploded with pride after the announcement, while Mo's publisher called it a dream come true but said that Mo always played down the importance of prizes. Chinese writer Mo Yan wins Nobel literature prize 2012-10-11T12:40:17Z To justify selling the works, museums must play down their importance. Perspective | This is how bad things are for museums: They now have a green light to sell off their art 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z Hastings and Wells played down concerns of rising competition on the digital front. Netflix adds record number of subscribers as it expands overseas 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z In an interview with the Times published on Saturday, Fuller played down talk of a rivalry between him and Cowell. 2010-01-19T13:50:00Z Whatever the truth is, Maya has gone from trumpeting her father’s revolutionary past in order to claim that lineage to playing down his politics to support a separate narrative. M.I.A.?s Agitprop Pop 2010-05-26T04:15:00Z Asked if he saw any truth in this after months of work on the play, Mr. Jones used a barnyard epithet to reject the idea that the drama played down a racist culture. Driving Ms. Redgrave Through a Reluctant Conversation 2011-02-15T13:00:00Z Like most of the wealthy people I’ve met while covering Wall Street, he plays down the effects of money. DealBook: Living Like a Billionaire, if Only for a Day 2012-04-04T22:26:55Z As a very small child, Jones had been an actor called Baby Fatso, which he always tried to play down, and was the brains of the outfit. On the trail of the Three Investigators 2010-09-23T11:00:00Z He is quick, though, to play down the hazards in this current project. ‘E-Team’ filmmakers on the perils and precautions of shooting in conflict zones But Nolfi plays down the comparisons, saying that, beyond the setup, the family and political dynamics evolve in very different ways. Espionage hits home in NBC's 'Allegiance' 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, Beck again sought to play down comparisons to the slain civil rights leader. Glenn Beck plans Lincoln Memorial rally on anniversary of King's 'Dream' speech 2010-08-26T15:15:00Z Browne has played down the effect of Bales' financial problems, which include an abandoned property in the Seattle area and an unpaid $1.5 million judgment from his time as a securities broker. Soldier faces 17 murder counts in Afghan killings 2012-03-23T12:38:02Z This seems to me a pat way of playing down what’s been happening over the last several years. ‘Looking for the Good War’ Says Our Nostalgia for World War II Has Done Real Harm 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z “As a Black man, I’ve always found productions problematic,” he said, adding that most directors play down the issue of race and focus on male jealousy, even when a Black actor takes the lead role. With an ‘Othello’ of His Own, a Director Comes Full Circle 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z He’s not the first playwright, of course, to plop a play down in an actual living room. Playwright Clears His Stage and Bookcases 2010-12-09T23:25:00Z All the talk about the music plays down — deliberately, it seems — the three judges who weigh in on every episode. Smug?s Out, Talent?s in at ?Idol? 2011-01-19T00:13:12Z They have said he has played down stories that were damaging to Trump, though he hasn’t killed any outright. Gerard Baker replaced as editor of Wall Street Journal 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z Peristeri, the archaeologist, is glad the tomb "reminds the world of Greece's cultural contribution", But she plays down the fuss. Mystery of Alexander the Great-era tomb holds Greeks in thrall 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z Where the scene should snap and snarl, it's merely slack and dull, and it nearly pulls the play down with it. Jeff Goldblum miscast in London "Prisoner" revival 2010-07-15T00:00:00Z Finally, the show plays down Ms. Sherman’s astounding artistic precociousness by including too few of her earliest works and then sprinkling them among other efforts in the first and last galleries. Art Review: ?Cindy Sherman? at Museum of Modern Art 2012-02-23T23:32:21Z This “Pinocchio” plays down the growing nose; the pernicious lie here is reality TV. Review: A Darker ‘Pinocchio’ Strays From Disney’s Wholesome Take 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z And based on Brian Kellow’s assessment in his thoroughly researched “Can I Go Now?,” even that description might be playing down her personality a bit. ‘Can I Go Now?’ review: The Life of Sue Mengers 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z But Jackson played down the adulation during a telephone interview from her home in London. Glenda Jackson Returns to the Screen for an Issue Close to Her Heart 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z But they played down Amazon's power and said publishers were in love with their own demise. Amazon joins with authors, cuts out publishers 2011-10-18T17:08:24Z There is plenty about Herbold that inspires — even though she plays down her time at St. Joseph’s. Patricia Herbold: humble beginnings, exceptional life 2014-01-15T23:52:48Z Though he plays down his family background, the younger Mr. Baryshnikov might as well have been born with a spoon of silver gelatin gripped in his hand. Up Close : The Marginalized, Front and Center 2013-07-31T20:00:36Z Quiet and unassuming offstage, Mr. Watson played down his virtuoso guitar playing as nothing more than “country pickin.’ Doc Watson, Folk Musician, Dies at 89 2012-05-30T00:33:31Z Yet producer Paul Blake played down comparisons to that and other so-called "jukebox" musicals, saying the show was "a female empowerment story that happens to be about Carole". King calls musical 'wonderful gift' 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z One response from comedians has been to play down their authority and to mock the people who parse their every word. Is Social Media Ruining Comedy? 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z The famously unassuming Leonard — we were friends for 20 years — always played down the highbrow. Elmore Leonard shoots his way into the Library of America The Selector also periodically stands in for Hank’s and Julian’s fathers — a conceit that, at least here, given Maldonado’s largely humorous approach, tends to play down the family conflicts hinted at in the script. Idris Goodwin’s ‘How We Got On’ at Forum Theatre Performers fear 'safety first' will lead to exodus of talent as programme makers feel the chill Backlash swells over departure of Radio 2's controller as Trust chairman plays down fears of clampdown. Radio review: French and Saunders 2010-12-26T18:05:01Z Lucretius played down the beauty of his own poetry, Mr. Greenblatt observes, comparing his verses “to honey smeared around the lip of a cup containing medicine that a sick man might otherwise refuse to drink.” Books of The Times: ?The Swerve: How the World Became Modern,? by Stephen Greenblatt 2011-09-27T21:00:22Z While I wouldn't want to play down the fabulous talents and spectacle on offer in the parade, ultimately it all says more about the organisers than the Londoners who once owned this weekend. Why the Notting Hill Carnival isn't what it was 2010-08-28T23:06:00Z But Mr. van Wassenhove played down suggestions that a boom in far-right collectors was driving the soaring prices. Thieves Grab Nazi Memorabilia in Museum Heists, Puzzling Police 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z But Mr. Andrews has again stripped a Williams play down to its animal essence. Review: Sienna Miller Coaxes New Life From an Old ‘Cat’ 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z Satisfaction is important because it can also help us to discount or play down the availability of quality of alternatives. What "Love Island" can teach young people about commitment 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z “It is as discreetly played down as are many other probable tensions in this school,” the critic Bosley Crowther wrote in his review for The Times. E. R. Braithwaite, Author of ‘To Sir, With Love,’ Dies at 104 2016-12-13T05:00:00Z Museum officials, they said, initially played down the reports as rumors. North Miami Fights to Keep Its Art Museum 2014-05-18T04:00:00Z In the Rembrandt, religion is played down, in keeping with the Protestant belief that faith is an individual matter. Old Masters, Who Never Met, in Conversation 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Franck plays down the concerns that swirl around his new competition. Philharmonie de Paris Prepares to Open Amid Controversy 2014-08-28T04:00:00Z He played down any rivalry with his "old friend" Benedict Cumberbatch, calling him a "lovely, wondrous, human being". Birdman and Budapest top Oscar list 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z In response, Mr. Handke asserted that he “never denied or played down, not to speak of sanctioned, any of the massacres in Yugoslavia.” Olga Tokarczuk and Peter Handke Awarded Nobel Prizes in Literature 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Over on Twitter it's all about Jessica Biel's slightly see-through dress at the London premiere, and the slightly more nervy attempts of the cast and crew to play down Mr T's comments. The A-Team: About as authentic as a Turin shroud beach towel 2010-08-02T10:36:00Z “Bridge” should win for van Hove’s breathtaking achievement of stripping the play down to its rawest, most captivating elements. Tony Award predictions: Will ‘Hamilton’ win them all? 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Loeffler had also been painted as playing down the coronavirus at a time when government insiders thought the threat was real. The young and eventful Senate career of wealthy Georgia businesswoman Kelly Loeffler 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z The movie almost perversely plays down the rigors of the journey, which could be a movie in itself. Review: ‘Mediterranea,’ African Migrants’ Perilous Trek to a Hostile Land 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z But she plays down the performance, saying it was all down to a simple prop synonymous with Cilla. Cilla Black: Reliving the early years 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z One of the film’s most distinctive features, the Minnesota accent affected by the small-town characters, is also carried over into the TV show, although Mr. Hawley said it was being played down. A TV Version of ‘Fargo’ Has Parallels to the Film 2014-04-09T16:00:25Z Organized largely according to subject matter, this show plays down that physical process and stints on Warhol’s influence on abstract painting. Art Review: ‘Regarding Warhol’ at the Metropolitan Museum 2012-09-13T21:37:57Z Some of the network’s opinion hosts spent the subsequent weeks and months playing down the violent attack on the U.S. A year ago, Fox News considered a breakup with Trump. 2021 changed those plans. 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z If we bring a salad to a potluck, we play down our contribution. Salads for the cold weather: Believe it or not, now’s the best season of all C.I.A. staffers deride and disregard the operatives, and play down the dangers in Libya. ‘13 Hours’ Gives Benghazi Attack Cinematic Treatment 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z Many contemporary productions of Ibsen try to play down the melodramatic machinery of his work, built as it is on unspeakable secrets and threats of blackmail. Theater Review: ‘A Doll’s House,’ With Hattie Morahan’s Frantic Nora 2014-02-28T03:00:01Z During his first visit to the West Coast, people at the Directors Guild told him to quash his culturally ingrained tendency to play down his film. Irish Animators in a Strange Land (Los Angeles) 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z When Ingrid arrived home that evening, I played down the news. A Path to Fatherhood, With (Shared) Morning Sickness 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Liz Smith, the grande dame of New York’s gossip pages, played down the juiciest bit of information about herself when promoting her memoir, “Natural Blonde,” in the pages of New York magazine in 2000. Liz Smith’s Complicated Relationship With the Closet 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z Walker plays down his direct role in that exhibition, even as others credit him with making it happen. Perspective | A voice for the arts, and social justice, joins the National Gallery of Art board 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z The result is creamy and sweet, a flagrant appeal to the senses and quite likable, although it plays down the heat and the funk. Hungry City: Flinders Lane in the East Village 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Then trailers for the movie played down the musical elements, prompting fresh complaints. Film: Disney Ties Lots of Hopes to Lots of Hair 2010-11-20T19:13:00Z Rather than something to be played down or absolved, he thought it revealed an underappreciated truth about the universe and our place in it. Should We Be More Pessimistic? 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z With the exception of Tucker Carlson, Fox’s prime-time pundits had played down the seriousness of the pandemic — and spread misinformation about it — until Friday, when President Trump declared a national emergency. There’s a massive audience for coronavirus news right now. That might not help the news business. 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z Still, Prince initially played down the hospital incident to his camp, Hill said. On plane with Prince: Protégée shares her story 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z Sure, some changed their names or played down their background, but we could tell. Is It Funny for the Jews? 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Some 50 years after the scandal, Rice-Davies said she was no longer bothered by her notoriety and played down the saucy innuendo which still surrounds the scandal today. Sex, spies and society scandal in Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 2013-09-30T19:53:03Z But Gaga on Thursday played down the accolades. Lady Gaga says 'Star is Born' character not at all like her 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z The opera's emphasis on religious guilt is played down. Wozzeck – review 2013-05-12T13:50:43Z In early March, the prospect that the coronavirus would kill more Americans than the flu was unthinkable to many politicians who played down the risk of the new virus. U.S. coronavirus outbreak soon to be deadlier than any flu since 1967 as deaths top 60,000 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z Brown plays down reports of relocation’s psychological and social effects. Looking Again at the Chernobyl Disaster 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z Dots to Connect “Illuminations,” the Biennale’s low-key headliner, works best as a kind of foil to the steroidal muscle and didacticism of the Giardini, playing down spectacle in favor of art making. Art Review: Artists Decorate Palazzos, and Vice Versa 2011-06-08T22:24:39Z Typically, an auction house would play down that kind of damage to a painting. The Art Market’s Reaction to Trump? Sales This Week Offer First Test 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z Thiel plays down the role that chance and background play in individual success, urging readers to take control of their destiny. Silicon Valley provocateur Thiel takes on 'many-sided mediocrity' 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Cox and Mr. Silver sought to play down their crazy side this season with a softer shape in suiting, much like sweater dressing, and not so many bells and whistles. New York Fashion Week: Fashion Review: Heritage Shouldn?t Reek of Mothballs 2011-02-14T00:16:47Z The Grant statue is now an afterthought, and the Civil War framing is played down. The National Mall’s immortal reflection 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z By that point Trump had been playing down the pandemic for half a year, insisting the coronavirus “affects virtually no one.” In Another Trump Book, a Journalist’s Belated Awareness Steals the Show 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z The humor in a song with comic potential like the 1960 Irma Thomas hit “Don’t Mess With My Man” was played down. Review: Vivian Reed, Serenading With Theatrical Power and Spirituality 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z But despite liberal efforts to play down ethnic differences, the vicious rift in Rwandan society opens up beneath his feet, even as he is discovering a world-class talent for sprinting. Running the Rift by Naomi Benaron – review 2012-06-26T10:45:02Z In her zeal to play down religion as a cause of war, Ms Armstrong also espouses a kind of technological Marxism. Trouble and strife 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Binoche was keen to play down the political significance of her intervention. Juliette Binoche 2010-08-21T23:06:00Z That isn’t to say that the crime mystery is in any way played down. 'Justified' Recap: A Big Gun and a Land Grab 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z She played down phrases in a nasal treble, or let a phrase uncurl itself from a sleeping state and come alive. Music Review: Erykah Badu at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 2013-06-09T21:45:40Z Some celebrities play down their onstage personas when traveling with candidates. Seeking the limelight, with the help of star power 2012-03-16T21:12:20Z Most of all she worked hard to play down the Romney wealth and privilege. The TV Watch: A Revved-Up Ann Romney at Republican Convention-TV-Watch 2012-08-29T04:48:29Z “Ida” revisits the silent years of the postwar Communist era, when the Holocaust was rarely discussed in Poland, and the country’s Jewish history was played down. ‘Ida’ and ‘The German Doctor’ Reframe a Familiar Narrative 2014-04-25T18:55:18Z Even more refreshingly, the 15-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, producer, entrepreneur and activist doesn’t play down her excitement over the success of her memoir, “More Myself.” Alicia Keys Moonlights as a Best-Selling Author 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z To play down the significance of the phone-hacking scandal seems wilfully contrary – which would be fine, but this routine is all assertion and no jokes. Andrew Maxwell ? review 2011-08-25T16:59:43Z We can’t keep playing down and letting these politicians who are getting their pockets lined by these gun lobbyists. Exclusive premiere: The Revivalists release anti-gun violence anthem “Shoot You Down” 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z That same year, he asserted that human activity was responsible for climate change and compared the studies cherry-picked by “climate-change deniers” to those of the tobacco industry to play down carcinogens in cigarettes. Shepard Smith, the Fox News anchorman who drives the Fox News faithful crazy 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z It was a shift that many critics focused on when praising the second season, but one that Ms. Davis and Ms. Bishé play down. ‘Halt and Catch Fire’ Clears Its Cache for Season 3 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z A powerful statement of boredom with the status quo and how female potential is played down, it was met with derision and claims that the song was "a joke". Riot grrrl: searching for music's young female revolutionaries 2013-03-18T16:33:46Z But they are very distinct projects; Ms. Perry composes much of the music for Handsome Furs, and “Sound Kapital,” unlike the duo’s two previous albums, was written entirely on keyboards, playing down guitar. Music Review: Dark but Danceable Visions of a Chilly Technological Future 2011-08-21T22:18:08Z After decades in which museums played down the fate of slaves, he said, “I think people are coming around and getting out of their comfort zones.” Antiques: A Restored Louisiana Plantation and Its Lifeblood 2013-07-25T18:56:22Z Unlike Ms. Feyzdjou, who played down ethnic particulars in her art, both artists spin variations on a specifically Persian style of miniature painting. Six Artists From Iran at Grey Art Gallery 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Ms. Engel played down her own talents — “I don’t consider myself any great shakes as an actor at all,” she said. Georgia Engel, a ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Sidekick, Takes a Star Turn 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z Host Kieran Butler sought to play down the row, claiming that there was good feedback for the night on the whole. Alan Davies in hot water – and some undignified comic scraps 2012-11-20T18:04:43Z Saatchi, a former advertising tycoon, was given a police caution for assault, though he tried to play down the incident as a "playful tiff". Chef Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi step closer to divorce 2013-07-31T12:44:32Z Reality LA plays down the performance part of its music, lighting band members in such a way that their faces can’t be seen from the auditorium seats. Los Angeles Churches Make Worship...Hip? 2015-12-12T05:00:00Z The festival organizers played down security concerns, but conceded that the event was taking place at a time of great "suspense". Nicole Kidman fans get a treat as Cannes festival lineup unveiled 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z The books present a 2002 coup that briefly toppled Chavez as an insurrection planned by Washington while playing down the role of massive opposition protests in this deeply divided country. 'Chavista' school books stoke passions in Venezuela 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z Many of them played down their figures in favor of dresses that emphasized elaborate craftsmanship, perhaps giving the RuPaul model mantra “you better work” a whole new meaning. Farewell, Mani Cam. On the Red Carpet, Things Turn Serious. 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z Robert put the compelling character of his father's playing down to "the sound – a sound that holds a pure, honest and life-enhancing energy". Raymond Cohen obituary 2011-03-22T18:23:06Z But the actor played down his Oscar hopes backstage. Argo wins top Screen Actors Guild prize, boosting Oscar hopes 2013-01-28T08:21:45Z Just as some historians have criticized “Hamilton” for playing down the founding fathers’ position as slave-owning elites, musicologists might argue that the show similarly misrepresents Hamilton’s cohort as musical populists. ‘Hamilton’ Is Known For Its Music, but What Did Alexander Hamilton Listen To? 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z She is smiley, charming, apologizes frequently and plays down her talents at every opportunity. Olivia Colman: Uneasy Lies the Head That Wears the Crowns 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z It played down the work’s more obvious virtuosity; Altstaedt’s soft passages often seemed to project farther into the hall than his loud ones. Review | National Symphony Orchestra considers the one and the many in program of Grieg, Dvorak and Nielsen 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z The performance has a smooth virtuosity that plays down the gimmickry and illuminates how Macbeth’s mind is a tangled nest of both noble and evil impulses. Theater Review: Alan Cumming in ‘Macbeth’ at Lincoln Center Festival 2012-07-08T20:59:33Z And even if she does play down the bright blue wigs and fake eyelashes, many women are still taking trips to plastic surgeons to try to make themselves look more like Perry. Are You There, God? It’s Me, Katy Perry 2014-01-22T17:08:52Z In fact, Mr McMeekin does not play down the fact that many hundreds of thousands of Armenians perished “…whether through starvation, thirst, disease, simple exhaustion, or at the hands of execution squads.” All the world’s a stage 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z But though he played down the Romantic notion that interpretation should also reflect the performer’s personality, Szell’s readings were always identifiable by their structural logic, textural clarity, unerring balances and sheer energy. ‘George Szell: The Complete Columbia Album Collection’ Review: A Maestro’s Time in Cleveland Still Shines 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z I knew this and tried all through high school to play down my talents. Carolyn Hax: Sister dynamics need readjustment 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z In an interview three years ago he played down his own allure: “They always have an agenda because I’m on the last legs of my career,” he said. The Week Ahead: May 16 ? 22 2010-05-13T14:25:00Z But White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders played down the Times report at a White House briefing on Nov. 27. Billy Bush: It was Trump's voice on "Access Hollywood" tape 2017-12-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Braman refused to discuss the building’s total cost and played down an appeal filed by two of the site’s neighbors to reverse its city zoning approval. Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, Names Ellen Salpeter as Director 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z Jeffrey Goldberg, an influential American commentator and frequent critic of Israel, also accused Beinart of playing down Israel's legitimate security concerns. AP Interview: Author rattles US Jewish leaders 2012-06-21T19:44:11Z Several doctors said that promoting local anesthesia and sedation for aesthetic surgeries was just a gimmick that played down the risks. Skin Deep: Awake for Breast Implants? A Choice 2010-04-07T17:55:00Z Analysts are playing down the show's political impact. Prime-time TV show hits Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood 2010-08-22T11:24:00Z In interviews, however, he sometimes played down the role that his Blackness played in his career, especially when confronted with racial prejudice. Charley Pride, Country Music’s First Black Superstar, Dies at 86 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z As Moaveni acknowledges, some of her sources may have had incentives to play down involvement and emphasize dissent. Inside the Minds of the Women Who Joined ISIS 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z The answer, then, is to play down the science — which might have been the answer in any case — and play up the “Mad Men”-style period soap opera. ‘Halt and Catch Fire,’ on AMC, Switches Gears in Its New Season 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z Clark played down the example set by Doherty to his fans. 2010-01-27T13:41:00Z Fast forward through the years: Chris and I did indeed divorce but managed to remain friends, all the while playing down the weirdness of being siblings. Modern Love: I Am My Own In-Law 2012-02-02T18:33:07Z It’s a hotly contested subject in Texas, which has been flooded by legislation that seeks to play down references to slavery and anti-Mexican discrimination in the teaching of state history. MacArthur Foundation Announces 2021 ‘Genius’ Grant Winners 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z Trump and his chosen spokespeople are attempting to dramatically play down the seriousness of the coronavirus and to blame the legitimate news media for doing their jobs of informing the public. Perspective | Trump is pushing a dangerous, false spin on coronavirus — and the media is helping him spread it 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z At his confirmation hearing, Roberts played down his highly ideological Justice Department work and famously insisted that he saw his role as judge to be like an umpire. The ‘Enigma’ Who Is the Chief Justice of the United States 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z “Powerhouse” would have been more credible if it hadn’t played down well-known, unflattering bits of agency history. Review: ‘Powerhouse’ Recalls a Heyday of Matched Jaguars and Packaged Films 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z Like clothes were something to be enjoyed and leveraged, rather than played down and dismissed or used as protective or deflective armor. The Lessons of the Women in White at the State of the Union Address 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z But Mr. Naughton played down the charm of a voice that can be as seductive as Billy Eckstine’s or Bing Crosby’s to maintain a careful middle distance between himself and Mr. Newman’s characters. Music Review: James Naughton Sings Randy Newman’s Standards 2014-01-29T20:05:46Z In interviews Mr. Eastwood has played down that aspect of Hoover’s life. ArtsBeat: Jeffrey Donovan Joins Eastwood's 'J. Edgar' Film as Robert Kennedy 2011-03-09T16:30:59Z During his comeback, he has been careful to play down those pin-up chops, or at least slather them in unfortunate facial hair – though he is at pains to stress it is not a conscious rejection. Matthew McConaughey: ‘I’ve never done a film that’s lived up to what I imagined’ 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z Both were invigorating, shrewdly arranged to suggest minimal intervention, though Ms. Stevens didn’t try to play down her effort. Music Review: Spare Vocals Illuminate Emotions Underneath 2011-01-29T00:07:18Z Perry also played down the unusually public dust-up between members of a group whose history has been littered with divisions, drug abuse and debauchery. Not as close as once were, Aerosmith back to Europe 2010-04-19T14:14:00Z The auction house has also played down the painting’s volatile sales history. Leonardo da Vinci Painting Sells for $450.3 Million, Shattering Auction Highs 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z Mr Guy plays down any sexual intrigue, suggesting instead that she sought a courtier to curb the Cecils’ power. Smart redhead 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z "Thankfully the first ladies did not duel in the fashion stakes with Margarita Zavala playing down the glitz and keeping to simple good mannerly lines, allowing Michelle to shine," said Graham. First lady surprises designer with choice of gown 2010-05-20T17:10:00Z In an e-mail Sunday night, Trump campaign spokeswoman Hope Hicks also played down conflicts with reporters. TV networks can’t find common ground in dealing with Trump 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z In an interview on Monday, Sonmez said early accounts of Bryant’s death failed to mention or played down the allegations against Bryant and that her tweet was meant to remind people of them. Washington Post clears reporter who tweeted link to Kobe Bryant rape allegations 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Stone played down suggestions that the new firm might emerge as a successor to famous independent studios such as Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks or George Lucas's Lucasfilm. Trey Parker and Matt Stone go it alone with own Important Studios 2013-01-15T12:56:49Z The contestants do occasionally act for their own benefit—feigning interest in vineyards or playing down their past sexual experience. From the Duggars to the Bachelorettes, we’ve made our cynical TV beds — and this damning critique of our “reality” obsession couldn’t come at a better time 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z She tries to warn Americans about their naïveté in the face of encroaching Islamic influences, maintaining that officials and journalists, out of cultural sensitivity, sometimes play down the honor killings that occur in the West. Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s ‘Heretic’ 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z Muller-Munk so played down his role in the disgraced structure’s making that he’s been mostly written out of its history. Carnegie Museum to Open a Survey of the Designer Peter Muller-Munk 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Some sought to play down Swift’s influence outside her predominantly young girl fan base. 'Speak Now' - Taylor Swift sets off storm by getting political 2018-10-08T04:00:00Z She went on to play down her own chances of being that somebody. Oscars 2019: theories circulate that Whoopi Goldberg is secret host 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z In so doing, Nintendo played down a simpler concept, one more easily understood by casual players and Apple fans: the touch screen. Critic’s Notebook: Nintendo’s Wii U, With New Touch-Screen Controller 2012-11-15T12:55:00Z Comparisons to Cirque's Beatles show "Love," playing down the Strip at the Mirage, are inevitable. Cirque du Soleil's "Viva Elvis" outfabs Beatles 2010-02-21T23:34:00Z Batchelor, over-fond of his subject, plays down Tennyson's weirdness – this is a man who slept in the sheets in which his father had died, the better to evoke his spirit – and his monstrous self-regard. Tennyson: To Strive, To Seek, To Find by John Batchelor – review 2012-11-16T11:00:01Z Photograph: Riley Bridget Riley, London Her paintings' harlequin abstractions might thrum and bulge like an acid hallucination, but Bridget Riley has always played down op art's associations with summer of love psychedelia. This week's new exhibitions 2010-11-20T00:07:00Z Mr. Kissinger also plays down his role as an informal, outside adviser to the George W. Bush White House. In ‘World Order,’ Henry Kissinger Sums Up His Philosophy 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z When asked, Tagg and Josh played down their political prospects —sounding an awful lot like true politicians. The Romney Brothers Advance Father?s Iowa Campaign 2012-01-06T23:46:58Z Still, it is sometimes puzzling what Blackwell omits or plays down. Chris Blackwell Is Music’s Quietest ‘Record Man.’ His Artists Speak Loudly. 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Even though she’s able to play down her guilty conscious by being kind to Lawrence, doing a date night and cooking him an elaborate breakfast, she isn’t addressing the underlying issue. ‘Insecure’ Season 1, Episode 6: A Real One 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z Ms. Paltrow, 43, tried to split the difference during our tête-à-tête, playing down her role in the Goop Label design process. Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop Go Into the Fashion Business 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z Because of that, perhaps, they are taking care to play down their ambitions for the show. Stephen King and John Mellencamp?s ?Ghost Brothers? Musical 2012-04-01T04:17:15Z Though meat is played down in the Virginia outpost, carnivores aren’t overlooked. At Kapnos Taverna in Ballston, Mike Isabella looks toward the Aegean sea 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z In Britain there were attempts to play down the spat. Italian president condemns botched British raid in Nigeria 2012-03-09T13:57:06Z Qasemi also played down the importance of Europe as a market for its exports. Iran says oil ban will not halt nuclear work 2012-02-04T13:45:12Z A TLC spokeswoman played down the ratings dip, saying, “We are very happy with the ongoing strength of ‘Sarah Palin’s Alaska,’ and it continues to drive big ratings gains for TLC.” The Palins Ensure They Stay in the News 2010-11-23T22:36:00Z I was doing this play down at La MaMa. 200 Years of Experience, and Still Learning Onstage 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z For the later TV adaptation, showrunner Daniel Cerone was more overt about his decision to play down the character’s queer history. Don’t straightwash Deadpool: It’s time for Marvel to let a queer superhero be queer on film 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z Also played down in “The New Arabs” are the post-revolution problems that secular youth movements face in learning how to win elections and actually govern. ‘The New Arabs,’ by Juan Cole 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z And yet, there are plenty of women who, at the very least, play down male violence. Jameela Jamil: 'I won't become a double agent for the patriarchy' 2018-07-28T04:00:00Z The tactic seemed to scare Obama's campaign enough to play down the role of celebrities at the Democratic convention that summer. Hollywood's take on Obama: Less gushing this time 2011-12-31T13:38:12Z We never play down to people, although the jazz purists might think so. Profile of jazz maestro Herbie Hancock: From the archive, 12 Feb 1975 2013-02-12T07:00:00Z The game plays down the realism, allowing you to hurl even the lowest-slung Italian sports car over rocks and dales, perhaps while listening to Bach’s Air on G String on the in-game radio. The Best Video Games of 2018 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z The reaction was more polarised in Poland, where the drama was accused by some of playing down Nazi guilt. German war drama to air on BBC Two 2013-08-19T11:01:59Z Pelley is so intent on playing down the personality aspect of the anchor role, he had to be talked out of taking his name off the title of the evening news broadcast. Brian Williams' departure from 'NBC Nightly News' marks the end of the almighty anchor 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z Mr. van Hove plays down the religious undertones and concentrates on the old battle between human order and animal chaos. | 'Teorema': ?Teorema? Goes From Film to Stage at Lincoln Center 2010-07-16T22:36:00Z The comic is set in barbarian Thrace and plays down many of the character's mythological traits to present a more human figure. Renny Harlin signs up for Hercules movie in return to Hollywood 2013-02-05T12:51:31Z According to a banker at Goldman Sachs, the idea was to play down any signifiers of employment, lest they invite negative repercussions. Bankers in the Age of Bernie: Do They Need Camouflage? 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z An official with the Trump administration played down the significance of Thursday’s hearing. Stephen Colbert Isn’t Surprised to Hear Comey Call Trump a Liar 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z It was important for him, he says, “to not condescend in that part. I’m not going to play down to Nick. Nick knows what he wants and that’s it.” Good Time directors the Safdie brothers: ‘Robert Pattinson was just a guy chasing work’ 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z “The Lehman Trilogy,” about the rise and fall of a financial family, added new references to the businessmen’s relationship to slavery after earlier versions of the play were criticized for playing down that connection. As Broadway Returns, Shows Rethink and Restage Depictions of Race 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Mack tended to play down his importance. Lonnie Mack, Singer and Guitarist Who Pioneered Blues-Rock, Dies at 74 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z In any case, Faust plays down the Joachim connection in the concerto by opting to play not his own familiar cadenza but the one by Busoni, which is constantly underpinned by the timpani. Brahms: Violin Concerto; String Sextet Op 36 ? review 2011-02-24T21:49:01Z But Bridgewater, who portrayed Holiday in the 1980s biographical musical Lady Day, is keen to play down the "victim" aspects of Holiday's life and emphasise her enduring musical triumphs. Dee Dee Bridgewater 2010-04-19T21:30:00Z Mr. Cumberbatch also insisted on playing down the social clumsiness of both men. Benedict Cumberbatch Acts Clever Again in ‘The Imitation Game’ 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z But suppressing or playing down solidly reported news is wrong. Did the media overstep by crowning Clinton the nominee? 2016-06-07T04:00:00Z For his new spin on Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” the director Joel Coen wanted to strip the play down to its barest essence. This Movie Season, It’s a Black-and-White Boom 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z I wondered what he made of Fox and Mr. Trump playing down the coronavirus, even after the president was hospitalized. James Murdoch, Rebellious Scion 2020-10-10T04:00:00Z Spencer had also been singled out for her supporting role, though she played down that individual achievement. The ‘Hidden Figures’ stars on how working at NASA in the 1960s is a little like Hollywood 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z The judge also heard from Weinstein’s attorneys and the client himself, who compared the #MeToo movement to McCarthyism while playing down his clout in Hollywood and touting his charitable work. Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually assaulting two women in New York 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z He spoke to campaigners from both struggles about how they used the media – tape cassettes played down phone lines in 1979; social networking sites in 2009 – but he also spoke to his mother. Radio review: World Stories ? Revolutions In Iran 2010-09-23T08:00:00Z Watson, meanwhile, last month attempted to play down her role in the movie. The Bling Ring 'trashy and inaccurate', says real-life burglary gang member 2013-04-30T14:01:00Z He played down the similarities, saying the "movie that is not actually the same, it just deals with a plane crash." Disaster film about jet crash at sea put on hold 2014-03-26T12:50:02Z The brevity of that engagement has led Americans to play down the war, but we shouldn’t. World War I — The Quick. The Dead. The Artists. 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z No one could accuse Mr. O’Reilly, 63, of playing down his own appeal — and perhaps justifiably so. Bill O’Reilly Has Top 2 Spots on Hardcover Best-Seller List 2012-12-23T22:52:22Z He said no conclusions had been drawn, but played down any “conceivable threat” to the United States. ‘Project Blue Book’ Is Based on a True U.F.O. Story. Here It Is. 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z The interfaith marriage angle is played down, so why the mom hate-fest? 'Shoulda Been You': Wedding farce needs more new, less borrowed 2012-03-23T22:29:05Z In company emails from June, a studio publicity executive suggested that filmmakers and talent play down any political angle in interviews. Sony wrestles with how to market 'Interview' amid geopolitics, scandal 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z But Qasemi played down the possibility of Iran blocking the crucial waterway. Iran says oil ban will not halt nuclear work 2012-02-04T13:45:12Z A gutsy move to rename its Rapunzel movie “Tangled” to play down the princess paid off with stellar Thanksgiving ticket sales, for instance. Film: Cyberspace Gamble 2010-12-04T23:03:00Z In post-Nazi Germany, dubbing was used to alter film dialogue to play down references to the country's Nazi past and the atrocities it entailed. The political history of dubbing in films 2021-07-26T04:00:00Z “We really don’t play down to the audience at the Supper Club. We keep it at a level where we think it should be,” he says. Former Indiana move theater remodeled for stage 2014-07-04T04:00:00Z Parker, who records all of the instrumentation and vocals on his own, lets the synth and keyboards shine, while playing down the electric guitar, which was central in previous records. Tame Impala Gets Funky on New Album 'Currents' 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z She played down her history and Jewishness, thinking she had delivered her boys to safe harbor. Tom Stoppard Finally Looks Into His Shadow 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z I remark that it’s noticeable how often women play down their successes; how they will even deflect minor compliments on appearance. Viola Davis: ‘I’m pretty fabulous’ 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z The museum’s leaders play down their connections to conservative Christian causes. Will money from conservative Christians sway Bible museum’s professed mission? 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z The decision to play down the hardware is among the more bracing choices of Mr. Connor and his producer, Cameron Mackintosh, who is among as hands-on an impresario as the world of musicals now knows. Musical Revivals Offer Mixed Rewards 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Noah has largely avoided the uproar, digging in, playing down and dodging on social media, which is understandable since he was only recently tossed into this maelstrom. ‘Daily Show’ Successor Trevor Noah Finds Himself Catching Criticism, Not Dealing It Out 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z These are stories so long kept secret, denied, pushed into recesses, played down and bluffed through, that telling them straightforwardly is nearly impossible. Two Memoirists Explore Abuse and Survival 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Russia's top eye doctor played down fears the talent director would be blinded and never be able to work again, assessing his condition as moderately severe. Bolshoi chief will recover enough sight to work again: doctor 2013-01-24T14:36:42Z Ms. Tragos, who plays down the politics in favor of the personal, focuses on Missouri, which has some of the country’s strictest regulations on abortion and only one clinic that performs the procedure. Review: Beyond the Politics in ‘Abortion: Stories Women Tell’ 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z When asked, Tagg and Josh played down their political prospects — sounding an awful lot like true politicians. The Romney Brothers Advance Father?s Iowa Campaign 2012-01-11T20:07:05Z If bloodshed is played down, “Covert Affairs” hardly pulls its punches. Sunny Spies Under Those Sunny Skies 2010-07-10T02:49:00Z Another reads: “The idea that women are real human beings with thoughts and emotions is played down.” ‘Hussy, baggage or filly’: are these really dictionary definitions of a ‘woman’? 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z But White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders played down the Times report at a White House briefing on Nov. 27. Billy Bush: It was Trump's voice on "Access Hollywood" tape 2017-12-03T05:00:00Z While promoting the concert movie, the actors also tried to play down any controversy. "Don't Stop Believin": "Glee" cast will be back 2011-08-12T20:11:15Z But he predictably plays down his behind-the-scenes contributions to “Justified,” even as he allows that his own deep involvement has helped to reinvigorate a career that felt as if it had gone awry. Television: Timothy Olyphant in Elmore Leonard?s ?Justified? on FX 2012-01-05T12:00:00Z Mr. Camp, in fact, plays down Mr. Trump as a distraction or as no worse than other elites. An American Comic on a Russian Channel: What He Avoids Speaks Volumes 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z In it, Borgnine recalled the pranks they enjoyed playing down through the years. Friends remember 'Goober Pyle' actor Lindsey 2012-05-11T22:41:11Z It was a chamber ensemble sound that emphasised bebop's shapely themes and baroque-related harmonies, but played down its emotional heat. 50 great moments in jazz: The Modern Jazz Quartet and John Lewis's Django 2010-03-24T17:12:00Z He also played down the idea that an attribution debate reflects any sort of major disagreement between the two museums. Rijksmuseum’s Vermeer Show to Include Recently Disputed Work 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z She often played down biographical details to tell the subject’s stories in an almost impressionistic manner. Gail Levin, Documentary Filmmaker for ‘American Masters,’ Dies at 67 2013-08-08T14:37:31Z He plays down his creative role, stressing the importance of working within the existing community fabric, even if it is torn and frayed. An Artist’s Mythic Rebellion for the Venice Biennale 2017-04-27T04:00:00Z Then I strolled to the parking lot, trying vainly to play down a stride that conveyed, without question, how I’d spent my day. Biking across Philly: Independence from the trodden path 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z Sporting a three-day beard and black t-shirt, in contrast to his smooth alter-ego Valentin, he plays down the prospect of a Hollywood career, however, saying it seems like a distant possibility. France's Jean Dujardin plays down Hollywood success 2012-01-24T22:02:20Z Davis looks at five people who were enslaved by presidents before and after the American Revolution as a corrective to history books that hide or play down slavery’s role in the United States. Best children’s and young adult books of 2016 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z But he did play down his role in leaving the older comedian’s reputation in tatters, blaming the news media instead. Hannibal Buress Evolves From Cult Star to Showman 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z Ethnicity was played down, the theme music was subtly softened, and an attempt was made to render Ness more human. ‘The Untouchables’ TV Series: Old-School Gangster Trapping 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z A spokesman for the film's backers sought to play down the significance of the controversial image being aired, after a friend of Princess Diana expressed anger at the movie. Princess Diana death film stirs up Cannes festival 2011-05-10T20:51:52Z Mr. Norman sued The Sunday Times of London over a 1997 article that gave Mr. Barry credit and played down his own contributions. Monty Norman, Who Wrote 007’s Memorable Theme, Dies at 94 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Lee plays down the link, although it's clear Courtney's death - declared by the coroner to be accidental - had an impact on him. Legal novel Joy is beautifully written and a real page-turner 2012-06-07T15:34:51Z What was scaring both Mr. Guirgis and Mr. Williams, they said later, was having just 12 days of rehearsals to get the play down before technical rehearsals begin. For Stephen Adly Guirgis, the Long Road Back to a First Love: Acting 2017-08-16T04:00:00Z Every Jewish mother will die, a fact many are not exactly famous for playing down, but the Jewish-mother joke will live forever. Theater Review: ?Old Jews Telling Jokes? at the Westside Theater 2012-05-21T02:00:00Z What the research suggests, first and foremost, is how important the sibling relationship is, whereas in the past it has been played down compared with parental attachment. Get over it guys. Brotherhood is the greatest relationship you can share 2012-08-18T16:20:42Z Rather than play down my Britishness in the hope of making myself more acceptable, I ham it up. Jamie Oliver, like me, is finding out what Americans think of pushy Brits 2010-03-28T00:07:00Z And if they did, would they seek to play down their connection with the evening’s awards by dressing down? On the Golden Globes Red Carpet, a Night of Statement-Making 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z And he plays down at Arthur’s, in the Village. Mort Gerberg on Fifty Years of Cartooning 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Vexing the Production Code censors with its relaxed take on criminal behavior and tolerance of spouse-swapping, the movie played down the novel’s anti-imperialist bent but maintained its worldly attitude — something for which Capote took credit. ‘Beat the Devil,’ the Bogart Flop That Spawned a Cult 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z The title change certainly spices things up, no matter how commonplace body art is, at least outside of Stockholm, and it plays down its overarching theme, which the movie only does further. Movie Review | 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo': Stieg Larsson?s Novel on Screen 2010-03-18T23:36:00Z Mr. Young said his contribution was to convince her to play down her bookish side, advising her to be “as operatic as you can be about it — you’re not a conceptual artist.” Kara Walker Creates a Confection at the Domino Refinery 2014-04-25T14:00:08Z The Ahwahnee’s website plays down its connection to Kubrick’s film, making no mention of the terrifying horror classic on its homepage. The Shining hotel to become horror film centre 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z The organizers played down any connection to Halloween and the world of the macabre. Going Mausoleum Hopping in Brooklyn 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z It’s a delicate and difficult piece to convey, and I wondered whether the two players made it more strident than it needed to be, playing down the spare tenderness of the quieter moments. At a classical music concert, something actually new, and also its challenges 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z Ms. Cox was roundly criticized by the group’s online community for raising the issue of race, and she, in turn, asserts that the blog’s followers tend to play down differences over race and religion. Humans of New York Goes Global 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z Purdy coached him to play down his physical limitations and amp up the showmanship. 'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Willow's out, Sasha's in as competition twists, turns 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z At the time, Rogen, Goldberg and Sony decided to start screening the movie more widely to play down any political messages. Sony wrestles with how to market 'Interview' amid geopolitics, scandal 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z It always plays down its influence, trying for a benign image of connecting us all in a warm bath of baby pictures, tropical vacations and games of Candy Crush. Perspective | Facebook’s role in Trump’s win is clear. No matter what Mark Zuckerberg says. 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z On the side comes a ramekin of nata, a house-made blend of sour cream and heavy cream that plays down tang and approaches clotted cream in texture. Patacon Pisao on the Lower East Side 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z But what happens when those being mourned have withheld — or at the very least played down — a crucial aspect of their life? Ripping Up the Rule Book in ‘An Octoroon,’ and Making a Patchwork of ‘Woyzeck’ 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z If turning pro means he’s got to play down his reputation as a campus rabble-rouser, it also means he’s going to play nice with his sponsors. Noted: Johnny Manziel Arrives at his N.F.L. Workout Dressed to Sell 2014-04-02T21:26:16Z The producers of one current hit musical, “The Addams Family,” deliberately played down the star actors in their advertising, discount mailings and logos. When Marquee Names Go, Certain Shows Can?t Go On 2010-09-27T02:41:00Z Some other art dealers are quick to play down the threat. A Dubious Old Master Unnerves the Art World 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Working with the writer and director Marie-Hélène Estienne and Mr. Krawczyk, who is also a composer, Mr. Brook plays down the symbolism with which the opera is thought to be loaded. Music Review: A Streamlined ?Magic Flute,? Reimagined by Peter Brook 2011-07-07T22:03:44Z Government officials — who have played down past periods of heavy smog — held news conferences and posted messages on microblogs discussing the pollution. Severe Beijing smog prompts government candor 2013-01-14T13:03:00Z Mr Cleverly played down the possibility of the UK leaving the ECHR, which ensures human rights cases can be heard at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. James Cleverly makes Rwanda vow as Lord Sumption queries plan 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z We made some plays down the stretch, but got to be better throughout the game to beat good teams like that.” Commanders’ latest close loss features more strong play by QB Sam Howell 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Watson completed every pass he threw after halftime, and Cleveland made all the important plays down the stretch, rallying from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Ravens 33-31 on Sunday. Watson rallies Browns from 14 down in 4th to win over Ravens, tightening AFC North 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z “We made some plays down the stretch, but we’ve got to be better throughout the game to beat good teams like that,” Howell said. Smith’s big throws, Myers’ walk-off field goal lift Seahawks past Commanders 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Secrecy around the arrangement has helped to hide its scale, and the Army has played down the plant’s role in manufacturing ammunition for civilians. Army Ammunition Plant Is Tied to Mass Shootings Across the U.S. 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z The tolls have become symbols for the depth of the agony gripping both peoples, and partisans on either side have sought to play down the number of those killed on the opposite camp. What We Know About the Death Toll in Israel From the Hamas-Led Attacks 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z The officials sought to play down any major breakthrough in U.S.-China relations. Biden, Xi will meet in San Francisco Wednesday at APEC to discuss U.S.-China relations, Taiwan 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Party founder Jean-Marie Le Pen, her father, was convicted repeatedly of antisemitic hate speech and played down the scope of the Holocaust. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen raises a storm over her plan to march against antisemitism 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Washington said the decision showed Moscow's disregard for arms control, and U.S. officials have warned that Russia could use a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, a suggestion that Putin has played down. Putin ally: West increasing risk of weapons of mass destruction being used 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Asked by reporters about prospects for a strike that had yet to be declared, Biden tried to play down the risk. Biden spent weeks of auto strike talks building ties to UAW leader that have yet to fully pay off 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Australia captain Pat Cummins said he was surprised by England's struggles in their title defence but played down the significance of being able to mathematically end their old rivals' hopes. Stokes to have knee surgery after World Cup 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Ten Hag says he is "a fighter" and admitted United are "in a bad place", while club officials have attempted to play down speculation about his future. Man Utd takeover must speed up for Ten Hag clarity - sources 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Powell, of course, played down the chance of cuts but he must know that with inflation steadily cooling real rates are rising. Morning Bid: Markets cheer as Powell finds his balance 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The ministry has no decision-making authority, and Netanyahu’s office played down the document as a “concept paper” and said that no decisions had been made. U.S. has strongly backed Israel’s war against Hamas. The allies don’t seem to know what comes next 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z The GAO report played down national security concerns regarding the institutes, noting that the FBI does not regard Confucius Institutes as a national security threat. Universities close most Chinese-backed Confucius Institutes, GAO says 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office played down the report compiled by the Intelligence Ministry as a hypothetical exercise — a “concept paper.” An Israeli ministry, in a ‘concept paper,’ proposes transferring Gaza civilians to Egypt’s Sinai 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z But supermarkets are playing down the risk of product shortages. Meat factories and ports in NI face vets' strike disruption 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z But Mr Baker's proposal has since been played down by Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, who said it did not signal a shift in government policy. Irish unity: Micheál Martin warns UK against changing vote terms 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Senate President Bart Hester played down the controversy, saying he doubted the audit would uncover wrongdoing. Arkansas governor’s $19,000 lectern remains out of sight, but not out of mind 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Most of them are at pains to play down any of the old hubba-hubba stuff and instead affirm their missions of community and service. Patt Morrison: L.A. used to be awash in beauty pageants. Where'd they go? 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Some analysts played down the near-term positive economic impact of the new debt issuance. China's new bonds to help economic recovery, official says, as budget deficit rises 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z In the past, Chinese officials have played down claims that the Chinese vessels enforcing Beijing’s territorial claims were in fact paramilitary ships disguised as fishing boats. Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat were rammed by Chinese vessels at disputed shoal 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z Stokes, though, played down the significance of his return. 'I'm in a good place' - England's Stokes set to return 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Russian President Vladimir Putin last week said he believed a peace deal was achievable if both sides showed goodwill, playing down the difficulty of reaching an agreement on their shared border. Armenia says it is ready to make peace but Azerbaijan says process undermined 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Assistant coach Tom Harrison played down any concerns at a news conference later, however, saying: “Everyone’s fit, everyone’s trained fully today. There’s no issues there.” England happy to be unpopular at Rugby World Cup if it means beating Fiji to reach semifinals 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The Cairo official said Israeli officials had played down the threat from Gaza, instead focusing on the West Bank. Egypt warned Israel days before Hamas struck, US committee chairman says 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z After receiving some treatment and stretching on the sideline, Kelce talked his way back into the game in the second half, and he came up with a couple of big plays down the stretch. Chiefs’ Travis Kelce expected to play against Broncos on Thursday night after ankle injury 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Even as Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate potential crimes in how the documents were handled, Biden and his team have sought to play down the severity of the matter. Biden interview in special counsel documents investigation suggests sprawling probe near conclusion 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Banga has played down the lending increases and emphasized his efforts to make the 16,000-strong organization more nimble and focused on projects with measurable impacts, saying he wants "to fix the plumbing". World Bank's Banga faces pressure on resources, shareholder schisms 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z He said Israeli officials were focused on the West Bank and played down the threat from Gaza. What went wrong? Questions emerge over Israel’s intelligence prowess after Hamas attack 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Both governments play down their differences in public. Germany, France hold unprecedented cabinet retreat to oil creaky EU motor 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z He got into further trouble in Sweden by initially playing down British media reports that he had voted in favor of Russia. UEFA vice president Nilsson resigns as head of Swedish sports body in fallout from pro-Russia vote 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z But Schnabel played down the chances of such a move in the near term. ECB's Schnabel can't rule out more hikes amid inflation risks 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z The judge told Hanson she had played down the provocation while giving her evidence in the trial "in order to protect the memory of your husband". Teresa Hanson jailed for life after stabbing husband to death 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Officials in Moscow and Kyiv played down the significance of a U.S. government spending bill that lacked new funding for Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian Officials Both Predict U.S. Support for Kyiv Won’t Change 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Congress late on Saturday passed a stop-gap funding bill with overwhelming Democratic support in a bid to avoid the federal government's fourth partial shutdown in a decade, although analysts played down any long-term market impact. Strengthening dollar puts yen within striking distance of 150 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Ukraine's top diplomat said on Monday Washington's support for Kyiv was not weakening, and played down the significance of a stopgap funding bill passed by U.S. Kosovo says Serbia's behaviour same as Russia's before Ukraine invasion 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Ukraine's top diplomat said on Monday Washington's support for Kyiv was not weakening, and played down the significance of a stopgap funding bill passed by U.S. France kicks off bird flu vaccination despite trade backlash risk 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Ukraine's top diplomat said on Monday Washington's support for Kyiv was not weakening, and played down the significance of a stopgap funding bill passed by U.S. After Ankara bombing, Turkey hits back in Iraq and at home 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Russian and Ukrainian officials voiced a rare note of agreement on Monday, with both sides playing down the significance of a U.S. government spending bill that lacked new aid for Kyiv. Russian and Ukrainian Officials Both Predict U.S. Support for Kyiv Won’t Change 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Wu, the defense ministry spokesperson, played down concerns expressed by U.S. officials that the two countries don’t have clear military-to-military communications channels. China’s defense minister has been MIA for a month. His ministry isn’t making any comment 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Gambon played down the praise for his performance and said he simply played himself "with a stuck-on beard and a long robe". Michael Gambon, British actor who played Dumbledore, dies aged 82 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z That is because the economic situation is very different and the Bank of England's governor, Andrew Bailey, has played down the possibility of the wider Bank rate being cut soon. Average five-year mortgage drops below 6% 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Did you ever feel like you had to play down your heritage to fit in? Alan Palomo shelves Neon Indian name, mines the 1980s in new album 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z U.S. officials have sought to play down the spat, praising Poland’s role in helping Ukraine and noting that it is in Poland’s strategic interest for Ukraine to prevail against Russia. US offers Poland rare loan of $2 billion to modernize its military 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Still, from Washington to Warsaw, where the military cost and capabilities of helping Ukraine are at issue, officials are playing down any talk of a rift. Cracks in Western wall of support for Ukraine emerge as Eastern Europe and US head toward elections 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z VOA broadcasting also is said by critics to play down critical threats posed by China, Russia and Iran. Voice of America director resigns amid congressional corruption probe at broadcaster 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey, has played down any chances that the Bank rate might start to be cut soon. Hope for mortgage rate cuts after Bank of England decision 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The U.S. officials who spoke to reporters sought to play down Lula’s recent criticism of the U.S. embargo and sanctioning of Cuba. Biden and Brazil’s Lula meeting in New York to discuss labor, climate 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z However, the 30-year-old, who is one of the most experienced players on Stacy Lewis' side, has played down the problem as she readies herself for her fourth appearance in golf's biggest female team competition. Maguire braced for 'physical & mental' test 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Caldwell took the witness stand at trial and played down messages he sent leading up to Jan. 6, including one floating the idea about getting a boat to ferry “heavy weapons” across the Potomac River. Judge rejects defense effort to throw out an Oath Keeper associate’s Jan. 6 guilty verdict 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Last year, VOA, the primary U.S. government-funded broadcaster, canceled two Chinese-language programs focused on tensions between China and Taiwan, in what critics said was an attempt to play down the issue. Voice of America director resigns amid congressional corruption probe at broadcaster 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z It also appeared uninspired at times and seemed to play down to the competition — it led 85th-ranked Uzbekistan 1-0 going into stoppage time — which were also hallmarks of Berhalter’s first four years. Why Gregg Berhalter 2.0 could be better than his previous stint with U.S. Soccer 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The officials played down the fact that the leaders of the other permanent members of the U.N. At UN, Biden looks to send message to world leaders – and voters – about leadership under his watch 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Last week, California sued major oil companies, alleging they had played down the risks posed by fossil fuels. California governor says he will sign climate bill on companies and carbon footprints 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Mace played down the consequences of a shutdown, saying much of the government would remain in operation and that the hiatus would give government workers time off with back pay at a later date. Top US House Democrat sees Republican 'civil war' as shutdown looms 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z But one shadow minister played down the attack, saying the "Tories are struggling and so it means they are going to make stuff up". Laura Kuenssberg: Labour - damned if they dare, damned if they don't? 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z He said that while he does not want to play down the weapons assistance too much, “I doubt that it would be decisive.” North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn’t make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Officials played down Biden’s absence at the climate summit, saying the issue will be interspersed through the president’s remarks and events throughout the week. At UN, Biden looks to send message to world leaders – and voters – about leadership under his watch 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Fears have also been expressed that flooded fields will be unusable for years, though Greece’s agriculture ministry has sought to play down that concern. The cost of damage from the record floods in Greece’s breadbasket is estimated to be in the billions 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z In public, the government has sought to play down the crisis. Analysis: Sweden braces as property storm clouds darken 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z For months, Sweden's government has sought to play down a property crisis that has throttled confidence in the Nordic state, repeating a simple message: While some companies are in trouble, the country is not. S.Korea considers limiting tenure of local currency, swap traders - sources 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Myanmar military officials have played down the impact of sanctions and say their air strikes target insurgents. UN rights expert urges US to go further with sanctions against Myanmar junta 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Putin on Tuesday played down the rift though, saying he did not think Yerevan had turned its back on Moscow, while accusing it of rejecting Russian proposals for peace with Azerbaijan. Russia's rift with old ally Armenia deepens doubts about its clout in ex-USSR 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Both France and Germany played down the significance of Morocco not immediately taking them up on their offers of aid, saying they did not see it as political. Morocco earthquake toll nears 2,700 as rescuers search for survivors 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z For months, Sweden's government has sought to play down a property crisis that has throttled confidence in the Nordic state, repeating a simple message: While some companies are in trouble, the country is not. Analysis: Sweden braces as property storm clouds darken 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z At the same time, Peskov sought to play down the differences between Russia and Armenia, saying that “we will remain close allies and partners.” Armenia launches joint military drills with United States that anger Moscow 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z But the French authorities have tried to play down any idea that they had been snubbed. Morocco earthquake: Authorities accept only limited international help 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Both France and Germany played down the significance of Morocco not immediately taking them up on their offers of aid. Morocco rescuers race to find survivors as earthquake toll nears 2,500 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Carlos Gonzalez, who was detained and tortured in 1976, and later exiled, said it pained him to see some people play down the day’s significance. A divided Chile marks 50 years since Pinochet's bloody military coup 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z French officials have repeatedly tried to play down any rift between the two countries, but a visit by President Emmanuel Macron has been postponed several times over the last year. France says controversy over Morocco aid misplaced 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z But the fly-half played down the new individual records he set, instead choosing to talk about areas of his game he can work on. 'Our discipline had to improve' - Farrell on Romania win 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z “We have made a ton of plays down the field, and we’ve got a ton of explosives on tape …” In second year as starter, and with key additions, Geno Smith could have Seahawks cooking 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z That prospect was played down by both sides in the talks. DUP boycott: Will champagne corks pop for end of stalemate? 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z The accusations of sexual misconduct against Pincher, whose role as deputy chief whip involved enforcing party discipline, contributed to the collapse of Boris Johnson's government after the former prime minister initially played down the allegations. UK PM Sunak faces new local vote after lawmaker accused of groping quits 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Britain's triple Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty played down on Tuesday a training camp clash with team mate Luke Greenbank that left him with a cut over his left eye. Morning Bid: Oil, yield spike takes wind out of market sails 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Scott has been criticized by scholars who say his rejection of systemic racism, especially in light of the recent racist killings in Florida, plays down larger social and political obstacles facing African Americans. Tim Scott is the top Black Republican in the GOP presidential primary. Here’s how he discusses race 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z Yet despite the proximity of the war, some Russians interviewed by Reuters were keen to play down the dangers, or dismiss them entirely. Russian tourism in Crimea is down, but many still shrug off risks 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Ruling parties, commercial banks and the central bank played down the crisis, claiming the estimates of financial losses, a gargantuan $70 billion, were inflated. Four years into crisis, Lebanon’s leaders hope tourism boom will help bypass reforms in IMF bailout 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Russian state television had hailed Luna-25 as the country’s triumphant entry into a new moon race, but since the crash, the broadcasters have tried to play down the loss of the spacecraft. A failed lunar mission dents Russian pride and reflects deeper problems with Moscow’s space industry 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Wearing dark ballistic glasses and a scarf pulled up over his face to hide his identity as he spoke to the media, he played down questions as to whether he was scared. Offensive tactics and leadership rise to top of Kyiv's training wish list 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z That said, both sides have tried to play down any hints of a rivalry in their pre-match news conferences, although the narrative is hard to ignore. England & Australia prepare for epic semi-final 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The Matildas, for their part, have played down the rivalry since the fixture was confirmed. 'World Cup semi the next chapter in great sporting rivalry' 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z "Brothers in Arms", a reservist protester group, seemed unmoved by the gesture, accusing Netanyahu of playing down risks to military readiness. Israel's Netanyahu cools censure of protesting reservists as judicial crisis simmers 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Israel's hard-right government has played down any prospect of it giving significant ground to the Palestinians as part of the potential normalisation deal with Saudi Arabia. Palestinians, Israel differ on significance of new Saudi envoy 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Kuleba also played down the notion that Kyiv's slow-moving counteroffensive to reclaim Russian-occupied territory, launched in June, could dampen Western support for Ukraine at a critical time and force it into negotiations. Ukraine says Saudi talks were 'breakthrough', Kyiv has more to offer Africa than Russia 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Volozh described himself as a "Kazakhstan-born, Israeli tech entrepreneur" on a personal website, drawing some criticism in Russian media and on the Telegram messaging platform for apparently playing down his links to Russia. Yandex co-founder Volozh slams Russia's 'barbaric' invasion of Ukraine 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z National security spokesperson John Kirby played down a report in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that said the United States and Saudi Arabia had agreed on the broad contours. White House: No framework agreed yet for an Israel-Saudi deal 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z DeSantis also introduced new state standards for the teaching of African American history, which critics say play down the brutality of slavery. Apple’s and Amazon’s Report Cards for the Global Economy 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z For members of the news media — who can recite many of the president’s lines verbatim — overexposure inevitably leads them to play down the very lines that Biden most wants to highlight. Play It Again, Joe. Biden bets that repeating himself is smart politics 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z While Russian state television has largely played down the strikes, one channel sandwiched a segment on how Moscow’s air defenses successfully intercepted the drones in between reports highlighting Russian attacks on Ukraine. Drone attacks in Moscow’s glittering business district leave residents on edge 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z At the same time, the Russian authorities have tried to play down the risk. A Drone Strike in Moscow and a Message: Russia Is Not Safe 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z So far China's political leadership has been careful to play down the severity of the country's economic challenges, and measures to stimulate the economy have been limited. Pan Gongsheng: Who is the new boss of China's central bank? 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z He played down Beijing’s chances for semiconductor supremacy: “China can’t really do anything if we want to choke them,” he added. Apple’s and Amazon’s Report Cards for the Global Economy 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The White House and the Secret Service appeared to play down the situation on Tuesday. Biden’s dog Commander has bitten Secret Service officers 10 times in four months, records show 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Until Sunday, the cardiologists had publicly played down concerns, saying the prime minister was dehydrated and describing his heartbeat as “completely normal.” Israeli doctors reveal Netanyahu’s heart problem only after implanting pacemaker 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Califf has consistently played down the government's ability to solve the problem. FDA head Robert Califf battles misinformation — sometimes with fuzzy facts 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Mr Price played down the possibility it could mean fewer services. Transport for Wales to shake-up train timetables 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi played down Wang’s remarks and gave assurances his country was taking all safeguards in relation to the plan, according to the Southeast Asian diplomat who attended the meetings. Blinken meets Wang Yi in Indonesia. But the region remains wary of the US-China rivalry 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z At his sentencing hearing in May, a defiant Rhodes claimed to be a “political prisoner,” criticized prosecutors and the Biden administration and tried to play down his actions on Jan. 6. Justice Department to challenge length of prison sentences for Rhodes and other Oath Keepers 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Netanyahu has so far not indicated he would again pause legislation and has also played down the economic fallout from the campaign, which has spooked investors and weakened the shekel almost 8% since January. Israel protests flare over Netanyahu's new Supreme Court bill 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z He has played down economic fallout from the campaign, which has spooked investors and weakened the shekel. Israel Knesset set to vote on new Supreme Court bill 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z An investor note from Citi last week played down the risks from the incident but warned of negative effects on economic growth from the indebted real estate sector. Exclusive: South Korea asks banks to prepare $4 bln to support credit union - sources 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z And they feel that their past warnings about the imperial intentions of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia were played down by larger, more distant allies, like Germany. NATO Tries to Remember What It Means to Fight a European War 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z Scholz tried to play down the recent rise of the far-right populists. A German county elected a far-right candidate for the first time since the Nazi era, raising concern 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Doughty also pointed to efforts to remove or play down content by Robert Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine activist who is now challenging President Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination. A New Ruling Could Complicate Biden’s Policy on Social Media 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Verstappen likes to play down his dominance and does not particularly like talking about records and achievements while he’s still competing. Call him Maximum Verstappen: F1’s runaway leader takes dominance to a new level 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z They are part of an eight-party alliance and have played down talk of a rift over the speaker post, which must be decided in the coming days. Thai parliament to convene as Move Forward looks to lead new government 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z But afterwards both teams played down the decision. 'Rubbish!' - was Starc's 'catch' out or not? 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z The Kremlin played down that report but on Thursday declined to answer questions about the general. Factbox: Who is Russia's 'General Armageddon' Surovikin, missing since mutiny? 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z People across the country have been complaining about blackouts and recurring power outages, even though the federal government has sought to play down those reports. Mexico Is Reeling From Soaring Temperatures, Too 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The Kremlin on Wednesday played down the report, saying that there was and would be a lot of speculation and gossip. Analysis: Where are Russia's top generals? Rumours swirl after mercenary mutiny 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z China has sought to play down the weekend's events and voiced support for Moscow, with which it struck a "no limits" partnership shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine in what Moscow calls a "special military operation". Wagner mutiny exposes risks for China's deep Russian ties 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z In public at least, Fatah leaders generally seek to play down speculation but they acknowledge that a leadership debate is going on within the party. With West Bank in turmoil, uncertainty over Palestinian leadership intensifies 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z However, other ministers played down the demand for additional measures. Israeli settlers attack Palestinian village after deadly Hamas strike 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Apparently playing down the information from the recording, he added, “I don’t think that I’ve ever seen a document from Milley.” Trump Says ‘Secret’ Document He Described on Tape Referred to News Clippings 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The man in charge of getting Senate Democrats elected played down the rebellion as Democrats in swing states simply taking positions that voters back home likely welcome. Biden’s green energy agenda suffers scores of Democratic defectors 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z Despite Blinken’s presence in China, he and other U.S. officials had played down the prospects for any significant breakthroughs on the most vexing issues facing the planet’s two largest economies. Blinken opens second day of talks in Beijing on mission to ease soaring US-China tensions 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z The Moscow-linked church denounced the march; the Romanian branch tried to play down its importance. LGBT activists in Moldova hold march without police protection 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z But U.S. officials in a briefing call previewing the trip earlier in the week played down any expectations of much progress. Blinken set to arrive in Beijing with hopes low for any breakthrough 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z The Kremlin has played down the chances of meaningful talks with Kyiv. African leaders arrive for Ukraine talks with Russia's Putin 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z The United States on Wednesday played down expectations of any breakthrough from the first trip by a U.S. Russian soldiers' corpses line road into liberated Ukrainian village 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The United States on Wednesday played down expectations of any breakthrough from the first trip by a U.S. Bill Gates in China: Microsoft co-founder to meet Xi Jinping 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The United States on Wednesday played down expectations of any breakthrough from the first trip by a U.S. Candidates enter race for Ecuador's crowded early elections 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Similar to the first hole, playing down the right center opens up your approach to the green. L.A. Country Club: Hole-by-hole breakdown of U.S. Open course 2023-06-11T04:00:00Z Trudeau has said he had full confidence in Johnston’s handling of the inquiry and played down the importance of any family connections. Ex-governor general examining allegations of Chinese meddling in Canada steps down 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Military analysts played down the possibility that the increasingly brazen and frequent strikes inside Russia could escalate the Kremlin’s response. Biden Administration Shrugs Off Ukraine’s Attacks in Russia 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z The judges who sided with Mr. Range sought to play down the decision’s significance. Man Convicted of Nonviolent Crime Can Own Gun, U.S. Court Rules 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z The top U.S. diplomat for the Middle East, Barbara Leaf, later plays down the prospects of a breakthrough. U.S.-Saudi ties through good times and bad 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Pita played down an effort to disqualify him over a stock ownership issue, insisting he violated no rules and that rivals were determined to keep him from the top job. US goal to support an 'effective, stable, democratic government' in Thailand 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z However, the U.N. nuclear watchdog has played down the immediate risk, saying alternative sources of water could supply the facility for months if necessary. Analysis: Destruction of Kakhovka dam takes Ukraine war into uncharted territory 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z He added the Chinese defence minister had not denied the practice of hiring former German military pilots, but played down its significance. Berlin calls on China to stop enlisting former German military pilots 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Trump’s camp has tried to do the same to DeSantis, calling him a “swamp puppet” and playing down his accomplishments as Florida’s governor. DeSantis chooses his words carefully in escalating war with Trump 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z Big investors have been playing down support for E.S.G., the investment movement that focuses on environmental, social and corporate governance issues, amid pressure from conservative lawmakers across the United States. Investors Exhale as Debt Limit Deal Clears a Big Hurdle 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Ruidiaz was available to play Saturday but Schmetzer called on his defensive players when playing down a man the final 15 minutes to secure the win. Sounders-Quakers outlook: Here’s what to watch when Seattle hosts San Jose 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z She noted that while playing down the strikes makes the authorities look “embarrassed and helpless,” it fits Putin’s course to drag out the conflict. Moscow drone attack exposes Russia’s vulnerabilities, fuels criticism of military 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Brexit supporters had previously touted the prospect of a US-UK trade deal as a key benefit of leaving the EU, but since he became president Mr Biden has played down the chances of this. Rishi Sunak to visit US for talks with Joe Biden 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z He played down the prospects of calls for dialogue with Russia made by Pope Francis who described Ukraine's occupied territories as a "political problem". Ukraine peace plan is only way to end Russia's war, says Zelenskiy aide 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z In most cases, the diverse candidates in the Republican field play down the significance of their racial heritage. Diverse Republican presidential primary field sees an opening in 2024 with voters of color 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z This year, Sharma created excitement with his batting ability while playing down the order. IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars? 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z During his sentencing Thursday, Rhodes defiantly claimed to be a “political prisoner,” criticized prosecutors and the Biden administration and tried to play down his actions on Jan. 6. Judge to sentence 2 Oath Keepers members after handing down punishment for group’s founder 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Benchmarks had settled more than $2 per barrel lower on Thursday, after Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak played down the prospect of further OPEC+ production cuts at its meeting in Vienna on June 4. Oil steady as markets await clarity on OPEC's next policy move 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z There has been no statewide ban of a book, but Mr. DeSantis is vastly playing down the extent to which individual school districts and libraries in parts of the state have removed books. Fact-Checking DeSantis’s Opening Bid for the Presidency 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The United States, Ukraine's biggest military supplier, has played down reports that American-made military hardware was used in the raid. Russia: U.S. equipment used in border raid shows growing Western role in Ukraine 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z But as the administration was publicly playing down the prospect of F-16s for Ukraine in the near term, an internal debate was heating up. Biden’s shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Howe was quick to play down any talk about big summer spending in the transfer market. Champions League was only a dream - Howe 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Even as the Ukrainians sought to play down Russia’s successes, Russian state media on Sunday celebrated the purported capture of Bakhmut. As Russia Claims Victory in Bakhmut, Ukraine Sees Opportunity Amid Ruins 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z At the same time, he sought to play down tension. Biden Announces More Aid for Ukraine as Group of 7 Powers Meet in Japan 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Gladkov initially played down reports of violence along the border, saying there was a “massive informational attack” underway, and sought to calm residents’ nerves in a video posted Monday morning. Fighting Reported in Russia, Near the Border With Ukraine 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z “They out-toughed us tonight and they found a way to make plays down the stretch and we didn’t.” Celtics pay price for Williams dust up, Tatum’s cold finish in East finals Game 2 loss 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z The U.S.-Canadian air defense command is playing down two recent Russian military encounters near Alaska as non-threatening — despite one intrusion that included nuclear-capable bombers. NORAD says Russian nuclear bombers tracked near Alaska were not a threat 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Ms. Rollins initially dismissed the idea and played down the significance of her attendance. U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts to Resign Amid Ethics Inquiry 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z While Mr. McCarthy played down progress, Mr. Biden and his allies said the White House and congressional teams have had productive talks in recent days. Biden and McCarthy Set for More Talks as Debt Limit Deadline Nears 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Moscow acknowledged on Friday that its forces had fallen back north of the city amid a surge of Ukrainian attacks, but Kyiv has played down suggestions a huge, long-planned counteroffensive has officially begun. Russia says Ukraine made 'mass attempts' to break through Bakhmut defences 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z But she appeared to play down suggestions that Ukraine had already started a much-anticipated counteroffensive, and urged Ukrainians to disregard what she described as Russian disinformation about the situation in and around Bakhmut. Ukraine plays down talk of Bakhmut gains being start of counteroffensive 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Pheu Thai could propose one of its alternates as prime minister, playing down the links to the Shinawatra family, which is loathed by royalist conservatives. A look at the parties and issues in Thailand’s election on Sunday 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Donald Trump, who is currently leading the field for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, said the party should demand massive spending cuts, or let the U.S. default, playing down the consequences of such an event. Cost of insuring against U.S. default rises to highest since 2009 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The Biden administration has sought to play down growing fears of a conflict, with top officials insisting that a war is neither imminent nor inevitable. Taiwan ambassador: China a threat but island still open for business 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z It prompted Paetongtarn to play down the significance of the message, saying it was just a natural expression of a grandfather who was “very happy and excited.” Divisive Thai ex-PM vows to return from exile after polls 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Earlier Thursday in Beijing, China’s Foreign Ministry played down allegations of China trying to intimidate Chong and his relatives. Canada mulls expelling China diplomat for targeting lawmaker 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Last week the Kremlin played down the idea that Russia might be preparing to carry out a nuclear weapons test, saying all nuclear states were abiding by a moratorium on the testing of nuclear weapons. Russia 'very unlikely' to use nuclear weapons, US intel chief 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Paying tribute to him, state television said he was an innovator who wasn't afraid of bold experiments, but he sometimes played down his flamboyance. Valentin Yudashkin: Russian fashion icon dies at 59 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z The German officials played down the possibility of any imminent deal on cooperation on green hydrogen. Scholz's East Africa trip to address regional conflict, green energy 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Kyiv and the West have played down the city's strategic importance, though Ukraine has also repeatedly refused to withdraw its troops from there. Russia's Prigozhin renews appeal for more ammunition to seize city of Bakhmut 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z When asked about Tracy's comments, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov played down the idea that Moscow was planning its own nuclear test. Kremlin plays down idea that Russia is preparing a nuclear weapons test 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Mr Adeyemo played down the "Made in America" part of the IRA plan. US denies trying to unfairly attract overseas firms 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The BoC has played down the market's pricing of interest rate cuts in 2023 and said it is prepared to tighten further if needed to restore price stability. Bank of Canada rate-cut bets recede as core inflation proves sticky 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The Barcelona boss had played down the injury after the match on Saturday, saying Bronze was "fine" after she had gone down off the ball in the 66th minute. England defender Bronze has keyhole knee surgery 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z “I don’t love the 173-pound aspect, but this guy made more big plays down the field in ’21 than anybody in the country. USC's Jordan Addison and others among great first-round picks for NFL draft 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The Alliance Defending Freedom, the conservative Christian legal advocacy organization that is representing the challengers to the F.D.A.’s approval of mifepristone, played down the ruling in a statement. The decision brought vows to keep fighting from both sides of the abortion debate. 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Last month, Carlson aired a segment playing down the severity of the Jan. 6 attack, drawing condemnation even from some Republican senators. Fox settlement part of flurry of lawsuits over election claims, conspiracies 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Leaked video footage published by the Sunday Mail at the weekend that showed Ms Sturgeon playing down fears about the party's finances in a virtual meeting of the party's ruling body in March 2021. SNP finances: Shona Robison says party must get its house in order 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z But in reality, there is little evidence that focusing on economics and playing down other issues is sound electoral politics, while there is growing evidence the opposite is true. Opinion | Biden isn’t doing enough in the fight against Republican extremism 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Britain’s defense secretary, Ben Wallace, on Tuesday sought to play down the impact of the leaked documents, which contained information about the war in Ukraine and assessments of Russia’s military. Pentagon Details Review of Policies for Handling Classified Information 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Without commenting on the documents themselves, Wallace expressed confidence in Ukraine's battlefield momentum, played down the idea of a stalemate and dismissed any characterization of the war as a "frozen conflict." Britain plays down impact of US leaks, says some information untrue 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z It comes after a leaked video appeared to show the former leader playing down financial concerns in March 2021. Sturgeon should not be suspended from SNP - Blackford 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z A leaked video has emerged apparently showing former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon playing down concerns about the party's finances. Leaked video shows Sturgeon dismiss finance concern 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Sany similarly praised the administration’s decision to play down the rivalry with China on the continent. U.S. steps up its game, but China has a head-start in Africa 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z His administration has tried to play down the significance of the leak, calling its contents “altered” and “untrue,” even as the opposition calls for answers from the Biden administration. South Korea faces ‘Sophie’s choice’ over sending weapons to Ukraine 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Haise has played down his team’s chances of winning the league, saying that qualifying for the Champions League directly in second place is the main priority. Vintage season for French club Lens and coach Franck Haise 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z The White House has played down the remarks, saying that the Biden administration remains "comfortable and confident in the terrific bilateral relationship we have with France". Macron Taiwan: French president stands by comments on diplomacy 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Powell, however, played down the importance of Mr. Biden’s Irish identity, noting that the United States was not likely to play a mediating role in Northern Ireland. Biden Must Tread Rocky Path in Belfast Before Tending His Irish Roots 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Michael Mulroy, a former senior Pentagon official, played down the lasting impact of the leak. Intel leak has U.S. officials bracing for impact at home and abroad 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z A senior Hamas official in Lebanon played down the idea that the group had recently strengthened its presence in Lebanon. Rockets From Lebanon Point to Growing Hamas Cooperation With Hezbollah 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z The minister played down reports of the canceled trip being linked to a holdup in Pakistan's IMF bailout programme. Pakistan finance minister says he canceled Washington trip on prime minister's orders 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z They see the data as an attempt by Leidos to play down or ignore reality. Antarctic research contractor tells Congress it knows of no sexual assaults since 2016 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z He also played down Putin's pledge to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Putin triggered 'historic' Nordic enlargement of NATO - Stoltenberg 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z At the time, U.S. officials played down the balloon's impact on national security. Chinese spy balloon gathered intelligence on US military sites- NBC News 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z While the Vatican has looked to play down worries over the pope's health, his sudden hospitalisation highlighted the 86-year-old pontiff's increasing frailty. Filipino Catholics mark Palm Sunday praying for Pope Francis' health 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z After initially playing down his comments as “locker-room banter,” Mr. Trump apologized to his family and to the American people. How Trump’s Playboy Persona Came Back to Haunt Him 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z French diplomats are playing down the impact the protests at home could have on Macron's credibility abroad. Embattled Macron heads to China, leaving burning Paris behind 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Harris has played down the issue on her trip, preferring to focus on building partnerships independent of geopolitical competition. China’s global influence looms over Harris trip to Africa 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The White House sought to play down the bellicose comments, saying the U.S. still seeks competition and cooperation and not a war with Beijing. White House Indo-Pac point man Campbell says China ties enter new phase of competition 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Wayne T. Carr, wearing a lumpy costume by designer Dana Rebecca Woods that slips past existing taxonomies, doesn’t play down the character’s sinister machinations. Review: Words aren’t the only magic in this interactive production of Shakespeare's 'Tempest' 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z But Harris has been careful to play down the role of geopolitical rivalries during her travels here. Harris to pledge support for African innovation in Ghana 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z James considered surgery after getting the sobering diagnosis, but his teammates’ outstanding play down the stretch and his own inner determination contributed to his decision to keep playing. LeBron James returns for season-ending push with Lakers 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Washington, the world's other nuclear superpower, played down concerns about Putin's announcement and the potential for Moscow to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine. Ukraine slams Putin plan to station Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z The home side played down a man after defender Ben Sweat was sent off on a second yellow card from a hard foul against Chu in the 63rd minute. Jordan Morris scores four goals as Sounders earn first road win since July 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z Chew tried to play down TikTok’s links to its Chinese owner, ByteDance, emphasizing a plan to store U.S. users’ data on American soil. Free Speech (or Not) at Stanford 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Mr. Epps appeared only briefly on the show, which broadly sought to play down the events of Jan. 6 and falsely paint the Capitol attack as a largely peaceful gathering of “sightseers.” Man at Center of Jan. 6 Conspiracy Theory Demands Retraction From Fox 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, shares tumbled after Ms. Yellen played down the prospect of a universal guarantee on bank deposits. TikTok’s C.E.O. Struggles to Make his Case in Washington 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The government long played down the link between cancer rates in the south and oil production activity, saying cases are only marginally higher than the rest of the country. Corruption, deep disparity mark Iraq’s oil legacy post-2003 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Airbus and Boeing have both highlighted the scale and technology of existing investments in India, playing down the significance of final passenger jet assembly. Exclusive: India says 'time has come' for Airbus, Boeing to set up jet assembly plants 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z “We know that we held ’em to a close game when we played down there the first time, but we also know that we’re so much better this time around,” Rice said. UCLA dances into the Sweet 16, first time since 2019 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Koeman sought to play down the absences, saying he still had confidence in his team. 5 players out as viral infection hits Netherlands squad 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Southgate played down the issue, saying he was "excited" to travel to the city. Record will give Kane 'added motivation' in Italy 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Some in the banking industry play down the risks of another SVB-style downfall. Analysis: Social media-driven bank runs burden regulators with a bigger problem 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z In Moscow, officials are playing down Putin’s supplicatory position. As Xi visits Russia, Putin sees his anti-U.S. world order taking shape 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z But even Chinese state media reports have played down the prospects of a breakthrough emerging from Mr. Xi’s talks with Mr. Putin and his expected phone call with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Xi Heads to Russia, Praising Putin and Saying Little About Ukraine 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z "This solution has risks," she conceded, playing down any concerns about the size of the new bank, arguing that any alternative to resolve Credit Suisse's problems risked "irreparable economic turmoil." Analysis: UBS swallows Credit Suisse, casting shadow over Switzerland 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Miami then made enough plays down the stretch for the 62-61 victory. First round of March Madness features double-digit comebacks 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Defensively, they challenged shots, forced turnovers and found ways to make plays down the stretch. Miami opens March Madness with 17-point rally over Cowgirls 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z “I thought he made about three or four plays down the stretch to put the game out of reach,” Woodson said. Trayce Jackson-Davis leads Indiana past Kent State in March Madness 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Austria's finance ministry earlier this month played down concerns about the U.S. sanctions officials scrutinising Raiffeisen. ECB's Holzmann expects more rate hikes to fight dogged inflation 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Insider accounts consistently portray the administration as playing down or rejecting mountains of intelligence contradicting its claims, instead cherry-picking circumstantial evidence for its case. 20 Years On, a Question Lingers About Iraq: Why Did the U.S. Invade? 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z Carlson has played down the deadly violence that occurred that day and claimed it was a “false flag” operation. House GOP gave Jan. 6 footage to Carlson without telling Capitol Police, lawyer says 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z At least one cream puff team the Kraken play down the stretch is acting the part, losing four of past five. Week 22 NHL power rankings: Where the Kraken stand after OT win vs. Sharks 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z They played down any threat to the bank, saying the "current turmoil in the U.S. banking market" would not have any spillover for Switzerland's banks. Analysis: Swiss blank cheque wins some time for Credit Suisse 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z |
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