The mayor's office played down its role in encouraging a possible new site for the Garden.

The Americans have been anxious to play down their role.

Some of those friends now gently play down their role in the manuscript.

Initially she played down her role in seeking the pardon.

The younger Lazio also played down his father's role in politics.

Jones usually plays down his role and how the team is doing.

He has not one official whose role he must play down or apologize for, but many.

But he seemed to play down his role of motivator.

The company is careful to play down its role as a record label.

After the war, Castellanos lived a quiet life and played down his role.