21.   Irwin, however, is downplaying his role as the favorite.

22.   King downplays his role in giving Strait his start on the radio.

23.   Lord said Mary Francis downplayed her role, and later called him at home and asked him not to include references to her contributions in his article.

24.   Martin downplayed her role as a trailblazer.

25.   Months later, between recent two-a-day practices, Phillips downplayed his role that day.

26.   Neither should we downplay this role.

27.   Owens downplayed the role of labor in his campaign, and said he would not be beholden to labor.

28.   Reilly downplayed his role in forcing the archdiocese to waive the confidentiality agreements.

29.   Scott downplays his role in plotting the surprise flag coup.

30.   Still, Gomez downplays his role in helping to change the game.