Sentence examples for helping to soften from inspiring English sources

Last June, the United States and its allies agreed to release 60 million barrels of emergency oil reserves to replace lost Libyan production, helping to soften a spike in prices.

He is credited with anticipating the oil price collapse in 2008 and helping to soften its effect on the Russian economy by saving profits in advance in sovereign wealth funds.

Moreover, keeping the estate tax provides a powerful extra incentive for wealthy people to give to charity or set up foundations, helping to soften the harsher edges of a capitalist system that has rewarded them so handsomely.

He has created the conditions for this heist and in some cases become the fairy godmother himself – helping to soften his image and create millions of mini-lottery winners he hopes will vote for him in 2020.

In fact, it can seem as if there are two Americas when it comes to gay rights: one in which same-sex couples interact regularly with their straight counterparts, helping to soften impressions of homosexuality, and another in which being gay or lesbian remains largely unspoken.

Ann Romney, who had become an advocate for those with multiple sclerosis, was in remission and would be an active participant in his campaign, helping to soften his political personality.

Almost immediate contact from McGinley helped to soften that blow.

It was an interesting idea, and it helped to soften up the brand.

Improved volume has helped to soften the disappointment of their Easter figures.

The Russian government hasn't helped to soften its bad-guy image.

That helped to soften the blow to the economy from slower inventory accumulation and sharp cuts in military spending.