I don't want to, in any sense, diminish his role by even talking about it.

Republicans would also like to diminish the Federal government's role in education.

But he would be surprised if his role were diminished.

But under the city's plan to diminish the group's role, outside groups would defend about 50,000 cases a year.

The role of the individual is diminished in many systems theories.

The political role of the Church was diminished, though never removed completely.

His role is somewhat diminished in comparison to the books.

The role of the current interpreter as both reader and writer is diminished.

Now with the city manager plan, council's role was diminished to such an extent and it almost became irrelevant.

"We're concerned that if other states move ahead of us, our role in winnowing the field will be diminished."