Sentence examples similar to we were softened by from inspiring English sources

But their views were softened by abiding loyalty and respect.

They were softened by pussycat bows, while luscious pearls played off against Iron Lady lacquered hair.

Its effects on labour costs were softened by subsidies, including cuts in employers' social-security payments.

The brashness and nobility of the landscape were softened by a cartoonlike tugboat.

Hatch was not pleased with the effort, but his stern words were softened by a face typically on the verge of a smile.

More uncharacteristic three-putts at 16 and 17, albeit from some distance on expansive greens, were softened by a birdie at the last.

Sometimes they were softened by being charred and eaten.

The severity of a Napoleonic nose and firmly set lips were softened by expressive brown eyes".

For tissue preparation, the preserved insects were softened by soaking in 70% ethanol, and dissected under a binocular microscope by using fine forceps.

"But we're armed for battle and we don't want to be softened by being given flowers.

The farce is softened by sentiment.