Sentence examples for softened measures from inspiring English sources

But that message to Athens came as the European Commission softened measures that could have provided a bulwark against statistics that are artificially dressed up.

The ties stretch back to Bill Clinton's administration, when he signed measures that softened regulation of the nation's largest financial institutions.

3D thermal finite element analysis is applied to determine the axial depth of cut and engagement (the radial depth of cut) by measuring the dimensions of softened material.

Place a very small amount of softened poster putty on the end of a chopstick.

Just as music embodies the emotional tensions within the world in an abstracted and distanced manner, and thus affords a measure of tranquillity by presenting a softened, sonic image of the daily world of universal conflict, a measure of tranquillity also attends moral consciousness.

Next day, heat the oven to 140C/285F/gas mark 1. Measure the flour, sugar and softened butter into a very large bowl, then add the eggs and beat with an electric whisk until evenly blended.

All you do is measure out the flour, sugar and softened butter into a very large mixing bowl, then add the eggs and either whisk or beat with a wooden spoon until everything is blended.

Measure butter either by using the marks on its wrapper or by treating softened butter as a malleable ingredient.

Saute until softened, mixing often.

He proposed, in effect, a softened DeLilloism.

Add garlic and shallot; cook until softened.