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He plays down the central accusation that Microsoft would face less of a piracy threat if it just lowered prices.

This may have allowed, for example, an oil company to produce a report that plays down the damage done by a spillage.

Chancellor Gordon Brown plays down the implications of the unexpected VAT bill for the London Olympics.

The Kremlin still plays down the Iranian threat, and says America's real objective is to neutralise Russia's nuclear forces.

s come out ahead. So, the next time that China plays down its chances, no-one will believe a word.

Norway plays down the threat of real conflict. "Unlike some ex-communist countries, we are not hysterical, " an official insists.

GOLDMAN SACHS preaches a team approach to business that plays down individual personalities and insists everyone is replaceable.

Mr Eldon plays down the likelihood of the world's leading exchanges seeking acquisitions or mergers in Asia.

Taiwan's defence ministry plays down the importance of the secrets General Lo handled in his work at the army command.

When asked to describe what he does, he struggles to find the right words and plays down his expertise.

Liberty plays down any possible synergies between its television interests and Sirius XM's radio channels.

He isn't prone to introspection and he plays down his role in his son's life.

PayPal President Scott Thompson plays down any rivalry with Facebook.

Mr Su plays down TMT's role in the paper market, saying only that it is "a major player" .

It is appreciated in the region. Yet the Obama administration plays down its significance.

The traditional learning mode pays too much attention to receiving and mastering and leaves out and plays down the discovery and research.

Mr Zuckerberg admits that Twitter caught Facebook unawares, though he plays down its significance.

She tried to plays down his part in the affair and play up her own.

China plays down risks of rift over US push| Reuters