31.   The senator also downplayed the role of campaign contributions in influencing his views.

32.   They downplay the role of local pollution and the warnings of enironmentalists.

33.   Though Simon downplays his role in the design biz, his colleagues have no shortage of compliments for his talent and precision.

34.   Vedder, who played guitar and sang background through the hourlong set, downplayed his role.

35.   Walsh kept downplaying his role.

36.   Watts has downplayed the role of his race.

37.   While voicing the utmost admiration for Azinger, Stockton downplayed his role in the recuperation.

38.   A report released last October by NHTSA found a safety defect in Firestone tires and downplayed the role of the Ford Explorer in tread separation and rollover accidents.

39.   Accused of signing orders to deport Jews to Nazi death camps, Papon continued trying to downplay his role.

40.   But Peabody downplayed her role.