But doesn't appear to have said what part if any that played in his decision.

Again he felt that age discrimination played a role in the university's decision.

How far the public policy factors play in the supreme court's decision remains to be seen.

Huge financial losses were said to have played a part in his decision to resign.

He said partisan politics had not played a role in their decision to come forward.

Administration officials said that politics played no role in their decision.

How important a role had pride and image played in her decision to tough it out?

How soon that message is perceived will play a central role in its decision to stop the war.

Justice Department officials said such considerations did not play a role in their decision to begin an inquiry.

Leadership, as it happened, had played almost no r61e in the tribune's sudden decision.