Sentence examples for long softening from inspiring English sources

It is found from pull-out experiments that a long softening stage (>20 d1) exists after the maximum load, where d 1 is the displacement corresponding to the maximum pull-out load.

Known for his blunt commentary, Corker had long softened any public criticism of Trump or his administration with carefully worded praise.

But while Bush administration officials had long advocated softening the rules for future plant upgrades, critics say they had generally indicated they would continue to enforce violations of the old rules.

He said that audiences had for too long been softened by "special story films" about the Holocaust "like Life is Beautiful or Schindler's List".

Moreover, the state's stubborn preference of mediation over strict regulation (such as active labor inspections, arbitration awards, the administration of justice, and so on) will in the long run soften the binding power of labor laws and fuel unscrupulous violations by employers.

Long faces: To soften a long face, apply blush slightly below the apples of your cheeks (the roundest parts) but don't extend the blush any further.

Not least, because Sweden has long been quietly softening its dogma of neutrality.

Mr. Marland attacks his part with relentless good cheer, which goes a long way toward softening the play's antiquated attitudes and keeping the fun level up.

Bring cookies from the grocer to work; it goes a long way toward softening the word "no" when you have to use it a lot.

The comedy in "Alfie" is plentiful but bittersweet, and the character's bad behavior pleases more than it repels, principally because Mr. Law's beauty and easy charm go a long way to softening the edges.

Taking public perception and feelings into account would have gone a long way toward softening the blow when the Braves made their decision.