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His lifelong obsession with the curative powers of the orgasm no doubt played a part in the FBI and FDA's dogged pursuit of him.

Authority said the plane crashed head-on into a mountain and storm clouds may have played a part in this accident.

For women like Jessica Dillon, plans to raise a family played a part in her decision to start working on an MBA when she did.

But, in a statement, Greenpeace activists in Brazil said the world financial crisis had also played a part in silencing the chainsaws.

Modern means of transportation, communication, advertising and credit have all played a part in the growth of a giant new industry, tourism.

One of these jurors later confirmed that reference to scripture played a part in his deliberation.

He played a part in pulling the United States out of a period of high unemployment and inflation in the nineteen seventies .

Although FDI did not directly lead to financial crises, it played a part in forming the economic vulnerability in these countries.

Two men were convicted of her murder but, in his sentencing, the judge denied that Ms Simelane's sexuality played a part in the crime.

Happy with having played a part in Real Madrid's win, David Beckham insisted he was not thinking about moving to the United States.

The ideology of revolution, too, may have played a part in glorifying a sense of proud yet alienated freedom.

A study by the UN has suggested that Mexican security forces may have played a part in the disappearance of some of those missing.

While this was not the driving reason for creating PDO, it certainly played a part in the design process.

A rebellion against the local party establishment, which backed him forcefully, may have played a part in his defeat.

That's played a part in spurring the protests and an implicit recognition that workers need some kind of independent representation.

Such humiliations make some Swiss angry (the Libyan row is said to have played a part in the minaret vote).

Ongoing geopolitical tensions and a rise in oil prices also played a part in spooking investors.

The relatively recent popularity of cell phones and portable electronics has also played a part in the decline of the gorilla population.

Turkey also claims to have played a part in bringing together the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Evershed suggested that the improving economies in some countries could have played a part in the positive assessment among employees.

Genes played a part in only a very small number of cancers.

Jackson's hurrah boys also played a part in the election to choose the next president.

Sir Ludovic's book about Evans, "10 Rillington Place" , is widely said to have played a part in ending capital punishment in Britain.

Protestantism, evangelicalism, militarism, imperialism and much else may have played a part in this process.

Recent global economic turbulence has played a part in limiting aggressive international expansion by Korean banks.

Officials there have also heard from many prospective students that high petrol prices played a part in their decision to attend.

Discontent over rising bread prices has played a part in the popular uprisings throughout the Middle East.

Luck and willpower have both played a part in his emergence from autism-imposed solitude.

Chinese investments have also played a part in stabilising expectations about the euro zone in the wake of the May crisis.

In other years rain, wind or low temperatures and cloud played a part in delivering rotten grapes in small quantities.

Atomic energy is a great discovery of the present century, and many people have played a part in its development.

An equally difficult question is how and whether race played a part in his election.

The proposed 50% write-off for private-sector holders of Greek government debt must have played a part in this process.

The debate over judges and empathy played a part in the Senate confirmation process for Sonia Sotomayor.

During the Depression, he played a part in implementing Roosevelt's New Deal.

Luck played a part in her success.

The idea of nation surely played a part in the process of the construction of the substance of nation.

There is no proof that Baidu played a part in concealing the discovery.

Mister Ban has played a part in the six-nation talks about North Korea's nuclear activity.

Officials have said lightning may have played a part in the accident.

As ever, domestic politics have played a part in shaping Mr Obama's responses.

Yet root beer played a part in shaping the modern food and beverage industry.

And me playing in college played a part in that. So definitely the notoriety.

Investment banks have long played a part in the financial system.

There is even evidence that sleep deprivation may have played a part in some major disasters, including the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Also, many of today's leading Brazilian politicians played a part in the opposition to military rule.

The actress played a part in this film and became famous very soon.

Idiot has long played a part in political opinions.

Deregulation has also played a part in today's events.

They played a part in ending white rule in South Africa too.

Plato very early on played a part in development of Christian doctrine.

All these factors played a part in the origins of the crisis.

I think it played a part in that fact that guys felt like they could take days off 'cause I'm not there.

I do believe that the film played a part in this increased demand.

The customs of foreign merchants have played a part in influencing the development of English commercial law.

A weak dollar also played a part in the loss.

I am glad to know I played a part in helping you get better.

Jim played a part in the play of "Henry VI"

In the minute-long video, seen above, Callum discusses how his entire 30-year career played a part in the development of the car.

Some analysts said hype surrounding the sale had played a part in pushing up Hong Kong property prices.

Some analysts said the sale played a part in pushing up Hong Kong property prices, which rose 30 per cent last year.