Word: downplay
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...Beijing's desire to normalize relations with Washington saw it downplay Bush's provocative comments in Japan on Wednesday. Bush had proclaimed Taiwan "free and democratic and prosperous," and implied that the democratic political system in the territory that Beijing considers a renegade province would make a fine model for China. Such comments might once have set off a diplomatic firestorm, but this time, Beijing is unlikely to make them an issue. The U.S. president?s remarks were not printed in Chinese newspapers, and a foreign ministry spokesman admonished that "all countries should communicate based on the principles of fairness...
...third of survey respondents--to take on social-outreach activities. The more hours they put in on the job, the more time they devote to volunteerism. Many take on leadership roles in their volunteer work, learning and honing skills that translate directly back to their jobs. But they downplay or even hide their volunteerism, sensing tacit disapproval from bosses. "It's not the opera or a charity, which the corporate world recognizes. It's church work and homeless shelters," says Hewlett. By masking their contributions outside the office, minority women professionals deny their employers huge amounts of what the study...
...impetus for the construction of a real student center across the river. If the last year has taught us anything, it is that student activism, serious or otherwise, can change the minds of College and University planners. Until that’s proven wrong, it makes no sense to downplay and insult what the College is already offering...
...trying to downplay the nature of these crimes by any means—any increase is one that is justifiably concerning,” Robinson said. “If you’re talking about an increase from 3 to 10, percentage-wise it’s huge, but numerically, it’s not. That just might be a blip on the radar screen. So its sounds like there could be an increase because it’s difficult to tell...
...large-screen, flat-panel displays. Sharp may have better technology, but Masuda wonders whether the company can reduce costs enough to defeat the makers of PDP sets, which are significantly cheaper. "There is a real price battle going on," says Masuda, as Sharp jockeys for position. Sharp executives downplay such claims, saying the market is big enough for sellers of both types of large-screen TVs to prosper...