31.   The New Dan downplays the incidents.

32.   The Stars tried to downplay the incident, but the Blues said the issue has not been settled.

33.   Torch relay officials, however, downplay the incidents.

34.   Wednesday, both Piniella and Hendry downplayed the incident, saying it was an aberration.

35.   Williams downplayed the incident and said she will keep her hairstyle and composure.

36.   Princeton representatives tried to downplay the incident.

37.   Police later allowed him back and downplayed the incident.

38.   Albright sought to downplay the incident, saying it did not reflect the general atmosphere, and that the leadership is still committed to the peace process.

39.   Armstrong was mum about it after the race, but team manager Ochowicz downplayed the incident.

40.   Bernardin downplayed the incident, however, saying that Arafat was merely expressing the need for all three religions to work together.