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softens up
verb
Third person singular of soften up
Exact(21)
It softens up public sentiment.
And it allows you to play relaxed because the defense softens up a bit.
Soak the wakame in warm water until it softens up, about 10 minutes.
A very stubborn Hungarian cabinetmaker who never in his life made up with a man who crossed him softens up in his old age.
He softens up when we actually start talking but it's calling a spade a spade that has probably got him as far as he has.
It only softens up again with prolonged cooking at low temperatures, which breaks down the collagen and gives the succulent, soft texture common to stews and braised dishes.
Similar(35)
Things have softened up".
Cold-blooded types soften up abruptly.
One way to soften up an audience.
He softened up the Mariners early, and stomped them late.
Venezuela is clearly being "softened up" for something similar.
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