1.   Also, in focusing on two-year institutions, I do not mean to downplay the role of four-year colleges and universities.

2.   Although he promised to campaign on the differences between Republican and Democratic philosophies, Perry downplayed the role of partisanship in the Legislature.

3.   Although she lived to see her work gain wider currency, Day downplayed her role.

4.   Although Vice President Dick Cheney downplayed the role of conservation when the White House recently unveiled its energy policy, others, including Shechter of Fairway, vehemently disagree.

5.   And like father, like son, they both share humility in downplaying their roles in saving two lives.

6.   Apolitical to the end, the Plastic People continually downplayed their role in the Velvet Revolution.

7.   As much as he might want to downplay his role, Maurice has overseen the development of a team of grit and promise.

8.   As part of the campaign, Philip Morris will also downplay its role as a cigarette producer.

9.   But Gates appears to be swimming against the tide in downplaying the role that technology can play in tackling the problems of the developing world.

10.   But in testifying before a House committee earlier this month, Greenspan downplayed his role as a global leader.