61.   But the interim foreign minister, Abdullah Abdullah, played down their involvement, emphasizing the participation of a larger mob.

62.   But Safa Rashtchy, a senior research analyst at Piper Jaffray, played down the threat to Overture.

63.   But the Japanese government is playing down its worries and taking a low-key stand.

64.   Campbell, who has been trying his best to play down the situation, said Monday he has not talked to Kovalev since Friday.

65.   Center-stage names that previously played down zinfandel, like Robert Mondavi and Beaulieu Vineyard, have jumped back into the mix.

66.   Chase played down concern among investors about a potential major acquisition.

67.   Choate Hall played down the loss Tuesday, saying the consulting business will be taken over by former state legislator and Suffolk County Sheriff Dennis Kearney.

68.   City officials sought to play down the significance of the decision, saying they would appeal.

69.   Clarke played down calls for tax reductions and sought to dispel the view that the ruling Conservative party needs tax cuts to revive its flagging fortunes.