underplays

I voted for "only as a ritual object," but I do think that kind of underplays the importance and significance of what is going on.

By Common Consent, a Mormon Blog Kris W 2008

Mayor Bloomberg's Young Men's Initiative underplays this dire nationwide economic distress which has so many minorities unemployed, and underemployed and ensnared in poverty -- including minority women and young girls who aren't eligible for the Young Men's Initiative's paid internships, job training, and mentoring.

Michael Meyers: Mayor Bloomberg's Discriminatory Young Black and Latino Men's Initiative Michael Meyers 2011

One of the most intriguing things about City of Bohane – and Barry underplays this beautifully – is its lack of technology.

City of Bohane by Kevin Barry – review 2011

Your report on Alan Milburn's views on the health reforms 29 March exaggerates the extent of his opposition to, and underplays the degree to which he challenges, Labour's position.

Letters: Labour rhetoric and the NHS reforms 2011

The writer underplays his effect on the lives of everyone regardless of their race, religion, color or land of origin, when she closes with "The whole world is waiting to see what you do next."

Harvey Gotliffe, Ph.D.: American Idle Ph.D. Harvey Gotliffe 2011

While the book devotes many pages to these policies, it underplays their effect.

Grand Theft Hydro Pramit Pal Chaudhuri 2011

While 2.5% global growth isn't far off the 30-year average of about 3.3%, that underplays the meteoric rise of China in the last 10-15 years: the world's potential growth rate should be higher.

Uneven Outlook for Global Growth Richard Barley 2012

Mayor Bloomberg's Young Men's Initiative underplays this dire nationwide economic distress which has so many minorities unemployed, and underemployed and ensnared in poverty -- including minority women and young girls who aren't eligible for the Young Men's Initiative's paid internships, job training, and mentoring.

Michael Meyers: Mayor Bloomberg's Discriminatory Young Black and Latino Men's Initiative Michael Meyers 2011

That's because such a statement underplays the delicious texture of the story, the unpredictability, and the fast-paced plot.

REVIEW: My Dead Body by Charlie Huston 2009

The writer underplays his effect on the lives of everyone regardless of their race, religion, color or land of origin, when she closes with "The whole world is waiting to see what you do next."

Harvey Gotliffe, Ph.D.: American Idle Ph.D. Harvey Gotliffe 2011