Examples of play up in a Sentence
that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings
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Florida will play up to three games of the best-of-7 series against the Edmonton Oilers on home ice at Sunrise’s Amerant Bank Arena — Game 3 on Monday, June 9; Game 4 on Thursday, June 12; and Game 6 (if necessary) on Tuesday, June 17.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
China's state media outlets have long played up gun violence in the U.S. and portrayed America as a dangerous place.
—CBS News, 23 May 2025
Chinese state media has long played up gun violence in the U.S. and portrayed America as a dangerous place.
—Rajesh Roy, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Bonus tip: To play up the sweetness in this high-protein overnight oats recipe, consider throwing some berries or sliced bananas on top, according to Levi.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 May 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
China's state media outlets have long played up gun violence in the U.S. and portrayed America as a dangerous place.
—CBS News, 23 May 2025
Chinese state media has long played up gun violence in the U.S. and portrayed America as a dangerous place.
—Rajesh Roy, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Bonus tip: To play up the sweetness in this high-protein overnight oats recipe, consider throwing some berries or sliced bananas on top, according to Levi.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 May 2025
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“Play up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20up. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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