Immediate cyclic softening takes place at small strain amplitudes, whereas hardening occurs during the first few cycles at large strain amplitudes followed by softening.
The rather abrupt transition from Egypt is softened by immediate encounters with articles whose Egyptian motifs reflect the revivalist styles of the 19th century.
One idea much discussed within the Treasury, and hinted at in the chancellor's statements since his reversal in the Lords, is "transitional protection": stretching out the implementation of the cuts to soften their immediate impact.
That animosity softened in the immediate aftermath of the president's first victory.
Almost immediate contact from McGinley helped to soften that blow.
The steering, too, was made more immediate by removing a damper that softens the feel in the LS model.
The immediate benefit for both parties is a softening of the interaction.
Asia was in financial crisis, several Japanese banks had collapsed, and he came under immediate pressure to ease monetary policy to soften the blow.
