Sentence examples for working to soften from inspiring English sources

G.M. is also working to soften Hummer's public image.

The law took effect in 2000, and since 2006 lawmakers have been working to soften it.

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is working to soften these rules as part of Turkey's effort to join the European Union.

Mr. Hersh wrote that a second investigation, by Provost Marshal Donald Ryder, found indications that the military police had been working to soften up prisoners for interrogation by intelligence officials starting during the Afghan war.

Court analysts say Duch and his legal team will not be able to avoid a conviction and are working to soften his image to produce something less than the maximum penalty of life in prison.

Juppé, who has been in politics since the 70s and is working to soften his cold, aloof image, told supporters in Strasbourg that he would fight "a joyous campaign, full of hope".

He worked to soften Blackstone's aggressive image with clients and other dealmakers.

And, America being a democracy, the political system worked to soften it.

During the Bush administration, China and Russia worked to soften sanctions against Iran during negotiations in the Security Council.

You can smarten sequins buy adding them into plain tailoring, which also works to soften a formal look.

Before flying here on Sunday from Havana, Mr. Putin, a former K.G.B. officer, worked to soften his image with Canadians.