underplayed

The reason it’s underplayed is because it will be the most intractable of part of the energy question.

Matthew Yglesias » Richardsonmania 2007

Alyssa Mastromonaco: Mastromonaco rose to prominence in the 2008 campaign as Obama's director of scheduling and advance - a title that underplayed the power and influence she had on the team.

The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - washingtonpost.com 2011

I suppose it can't be an "underplayed" story if it was on A1, but I'm still a little surprised this didn't stir up more discussion today:

Whistling in the Dark - Swampland - TIME.com 2008

Sorry, I meant to say "underplayed" not "overlooked" (not sure how that happened).

Huckabee Rockets Ahead In Newsweek Iowa Poll, Dem Race Close 2009

I think interest and familiary with video games is kind of underplayed, no?

Playing games for a living? : #comments 2007

Furthermore, an "underplayed" factor may be the row between the U.S. and China over currency manipulation, Mr. Grant said.

Gold Surges on Safe-Haven Buying 2009

He noted that there is always some group that claims that its interests are underplayed.

CPAC boycotters Jennifer Rubin 2011

That attitude led him to the post of House majority leader under Speaker Dennis Hastert Ill., a title that may have underplayed the influence DeLay exerted over the GOP conference in the early part of the last decade.

Tom DeLay sentenced to three-year prison term Chris Cillizza 2011

Somehow, along with the name of the first Briton in space, it is a bit of feminine history which has been strangely underplayed.

First Lady of Fleet Street by Eilat Negev and Yehuda Koren – review 2011

SPURGEON: Is there any issue in the last three years that you think has been underplayed?

Valerie D’Orazio Interview | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009