Sentence examples similar to diminished play for from inspiring English sources

Lest anyone think that Landon Donovan's recent sabbatical from soccer diminished his desire to play for the United States, Donovan said Thursday that he would even be willing to change positions if it meant being called in by Coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

Such is the context for understanding well-meaning folks (like me) whose lamentations about diminishing opportunities for play tend to include a defensive list of its practical benefits.

"I have a diminished desire to play".

But for now, the question is whether his suspension will diminish his play, and whether the Steelers' season will be too far gone by the time he returns.

The number of young players with the hunger and desire to play for England is diminishing because of the money in the game, says captain Steven Gerrard.

Douglas may find his playing time diminished again because Marbury hopes to return for Sunday's home game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Mr. Collins reminds us about the important and diminishing role played by unions in providing political voice for ordinary people.

If this scenario plays out, the progress made at Camp David will be seriously diminished and hopes for genuine peace, at least in the near term, will fade.

Todd Seeber, who has been a bassist of the Boston Symphony for 15 years and does not play for Orpheus, does not agree that diminishing involvement is inevitable.

We have not diminished our concern for other major crimes.

None of this has diminished our appetite for dramatic predictions.