Sentence examples for could help soften from inspiring English sources

The pictures of Mr. Kerry laughing, tossing his head back and at play could help soften a stiff image.

The right kind of agreement could help soften the consumer bust and also speed the transition to a different kind of economy.

Mr. Fidell said such a defense is rarely successful, though "it could help soften the blow in terms of avoiding the death penalty".

The U.S. Geological Survey has identified a trillion dollars' worth of mineral resources, which could help soften the impact of any recession.

The show, which was scheduled to open in Cleveland in September after its current run at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, might go on, Sicilian officials suggested, if Cleveland could help soften the financial loss.

If the public's fear of radiation turned out to be overblown, it could help soften opposition to nuclear power (the nuclear industry, naturally, is keen to play down the risks at every opportunity).

Moreover, aid could help softening the budget constraint of potential migrants by increasing incomes in LDCs.

The euro's 10 percent slide against the dollar since late October could also help soften the blow of any recession by making European goods more competitive in world markets.

Presuming, of course, that the expense isn't too prohibitive; currently it's the brands that pick up the tab, though it's conceivable that if there is enough demand a paid-for subscription model could be adopted to help soften this.

Vatican officials are aware that "the golden glow" could fade under new attacks or disillusionment, even if "the Teflon Pope" can help soften their impact.

(A $600 refundable tax credit would help soften the hit).