Examples of play up in a Sentence
that TV news program plays up sensational stories just to get higher ratings
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That could change quickly, but the players need to step up and begin playing up to their full potential.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Richland trimmed the deficit with a focus on the ground game, as Kates and Gibson ran the ball right through the Panthers’ defense while playing up-tempo.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The natural movement of wavy and curly hair can also play up the cut’s textured, undone vibe, Timperley notes.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
The best collaborations should elevate both parties, playing up each partner’s respective strengths and combining for a product that brings new consumers to the fold.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Richland trimmed the deficit with a focus on the ground game, as Kates and Gibson ran the ball right through the Panthers’ defense while playing up-tempo.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The natural movement of wavy and curly hair can also play up the cut’s textured, undone vibe, Timperley notes.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
The best collaborations should elevate both parties, playing up each partner’s respective strengths and combining for a product that brings new consumers to the fold.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Play up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20up. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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