Sentence examples for this softening from inspiring English sources

This softening of the original proposal is likely to make it harder to increase the participation of disadvantaged students".

Yet despite this softening, the film is sensitive to the strain of midlife dating and the chore of sustaining sobriety when surrounded by heavy drinkers.

Nothing about his physical presence any longer suggests nails, and sometimes, as if in joking recognition of this softening, he answers the phone by saying, "Thumbtacks".

This softening and rounding-out process is not to be denied; his rums have become more lauded in certain circles than his Cognacs.

Some officials viewed this softening of their position as an indication that the opposition believes that its strike is losing steam.

You'd get sacked if you used those now!" Charlie Beckett detects a hard-nosed rationale behind this softening: "In a tightening market, you don't want to put off readers.

This softens the crust and makes it easier to cut.

This softens the blow, since many arable farmers also raise cows, pigs or chickens.

For scientific reasons that I once knew and have since forgotten, this softens any harsh flavors the alliums may have.

"The underband of a bra provides 80% of the support and this softens with washing and wearing.

Something about this softened my mother's resolve.