11.   The situational lefty out of the bullpen was perhaps a blown chance away from seeing his role diminish.

12.   The two rookies saw their roles diminish over the last six games from starters to barely making it off the bench.

13.   Watching his role diminish, again.

14.   When democratization finally arrived, that role greatly diminished.

15.   While hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to work in the auto industry, their role has diminished dramatically.

16.   Anatoly Chubais and Boris Nemtsov, both first deputy prime ministers, lost key portfolios after seeing their roles diminish amid rising opposition in recent weeks.

17.   Later Mubarak told reporters that a bigger European role should not diminish the importance of American mediation.

18.   Moscow has a longstanding relationship with the Palestinian leader and is a co-sponsor of the Middle East peace talks, although its role has diminished since the Soviet collapse.

19.   Scottie Pippen has matured and my role has diminished a bit.