1.   As ever, Clemens downplayed the impact of sticking it to the Sox.

2.   But union leaders downplayed any impact of the agreement on the national negotiations.

3.   Carlesimo has acknowledged the reputation he has picked up, but has regularly downplayed its impact on the teams he has coached.

4.   Commerce officials downplay the impact of the looming winter months.

5.   Councilwoman Jackie Goldberg, author of the living wage proposal, downplayed the impact of the measure.

6.   Democratic campaign consultant Richard Lichtenstein downplayed the impact of the dispute.

7.   Ecuadorean officials involved in border negotiations with Peru in Brasilia downplayed the impact of the incident on the progress of the talks.

8.   Fans booed him incessantly, and while Mesa downplayed their impact, teammates knew better.

9.   Geren, the Democratic incumbent, downplayed the impact of the contract signing.

10.   However, Allan Hoffenblum, who also is a Republican consultant, downplayed the impact.