Word: downplay
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Dire predictions, apocalyptic talk and doom-and-gloom scenarios are not enough to inspire people to change either their politics or their day-to-day behavior. But neither can we afford to downplay the problems we face nor think that sustainable development will happen of its own accord. At the dawn of this new century, we must make a choice. We have the human and material resources needed to achieve sustainable development, not as an abstract concept but as a concrete reality. At Johannesburg the world's peoples must come together: to demonstrate our strong sense of common destiny...
With so many NHL prospects on its roster, the pressure will be on the Crimson to repeat as ECAC champions, but the players downplay that effect...
When media questioned Harvard’s high number of honors degrees and inflated grades, Summers didn’t seek to downplay the issues, instead admitting Harvard had a problem...
...club’s constitution—more specific and pointed than the first pacifist group—called for the U.S. to downplay its military policies and use negotiation to settle world conflicts. They demanded “social and economic aid to all countries by the United Nations,” as well as “free international exchange of people and information...
...have worked in the field for two years at a major research university. I have been astounded by the lack of concern of principal investigators and their study coordinators for the safety of the subjects in their clinical trials. They will use every device, subtle and overt, to downplay trial risks. I would definitely advise my family and friends not to enroll in a clinical trial. If you are taking part in a trial, you should be aware that your safety is often the last priority. And never forget that you are not a patient being treated...