21.   The reduction may prove a convenient way for France to lower its profile without visibly changing its policy toward Algeria.

22.   The size of the advance party was cut at the last minute to lower its profile.

23.   The turnover was part of an effort to lower the profile of the U.S. military and push South Korea toward self-reliance in defending itself.

24.   U.S. officials have said Washington wants to lower the profile of the American military here, shifting to a support role in defending South Korea.

25.   And his death would not only risk lowering the profile of the Tibetan movement in the international arena, but could also prove divisive.