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soft-pedal
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soft-pedal something
to play something down; to de-emphasize something. (Alludes to the soft pedal on the piano, which reduces the volume.) Try to soft-pedal the problems we have with the cooling system. I won't soft-pedal anything. Everyone must know the truth.
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President Obama pledged to scrap the 1993 policy during the campaign, but has since soft-pedaled on the issue, saying he is looking for “fundamental reform.
Pentagon: No Plans To End Military Gay Ban by Staff / On Top Magazine
In its efforts to reach a soft-pedaled conclusion, the film includes uplifting scenes from last year's Jazz Festival's gospel tent but avoids emphasizing the utterly destroyed Ninth Ward or the city's increasing crime rate as it has been overrun by gangs.
NEW ORLEANS DOCU LACKS DEPTH by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
While the mainstream media may have soft-pedaled the story, the general public hasn't been so tolerant.
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