71.   Clinton administration officials played down the remark, saying that they did not consider it significant.

72.   Clinton has also played down expectations of what the meeting will achieve.

73.   Clinton could be playing down the chance of a recession because with a Republican-led Congress, his hands are tied on fiscal policy, analysts said.

74.   Clinton played down the trade dispute, however, to stress cooperation on all fronts.

75.   CHINA TRIP AVOIDS BUSINESS So far during his trip to China, President Clinton has played down commercial links between the two countries.

76.   Commendably, the film plays down glamour to spotlight the grueling routine of the fast-track professional level each is chasing.

77.   Clarke played down calls for tax reductions and sought to dispel the view that the Conservative Party needs tax cuts to revive its flagging fortunes.

78.   Critics play down their potency but are fearful enough of their potential to warn that they could drain money from traditional health insurance and Medicare.

79.   Conant played down the possibility that Campbell would still entertain a sale, stressing his directive from the board to focus on the long-term financial health of the company.

80.   Daly played them and played them down the stretch, much to the chagrin of some veterans.