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The bombers and fighters pummeled the enemy and softened up the defenses so that the Allied ground troops had less work to do.

He came toward her, his inquisitorial eye softened a little by his consciousness of the affection that had inspired her visit.

Her heart softened to see the children playing in the garden.

For Cynthia, the news was a blow but one softened by the knowledge that at least now she knows where her relative is.

Heat the olive oil in a wide, shallow pan and then add the onion with a bit of seasoning and cook for a few minutes until softened.

Twain softened the point with humor, but he made the point nonetheless.

But if you will listen to his letter, you may perhaps be a little softened by his manner of expressing himself.

"And you! " said Mrs. Weasley, but it was with a slightly softened expression that she started cutting Harrybread and buttering it for him.

Let us here emphasize one detail, he was not won over and was but little softened by all the solicitude and tenderness of his grandfather.

The straw which must be straight and of good quality, is first softened in the warmth of the sauna, then cut into sections of equal length.

Super-deluxe houses have continued to set record prices, undaunted by the softened market environment.

Her face has softened in the instant and her eyes began to glow as she talked.

This is not to say that knowing before hand would have prepared us for the experience or that it would have softened the blow.

The old basket-maker saw that the child was the one he'd made, and his heart softened a little.

When the softened plastic reaches the end of this chamber, it is forced at high pressure through a nozzle and into a cool mold.

This softened consumer resistance, opening the door for a generation of online games and applications to levy similar charges.

Simpson said the water, treated by a filtration system and ultraviolet light, softened clients' skin.

His angry-young-man reputation has been softened by charitable works, including a foundation he started with his wife, Ann.

revolves around the ability of a thermoplastic material to be softened by heat and to Harden when cooled.

Her accent had softened a Bit over the past forty years, but there was still a distinct west British edge to it.

By means of His sufferings, Christ bore and overcame the sins of the whole world, and the hard heart of man was softened and drawn to God.

Medievaldragon: He was a bit arrogant at the beginning, but his experience with Anveena kind of softened him.

In precision glass molding, optical glass is softened by heating, then shaped in an aspherical mold made of special heat-resistant material.

Rahm Emanuel, Mr Obama's chief of staff, softened the president's previous insistence on such a plan by floating a compromise.

Heat the rest of the oil in a casserole dish and fry off the onions, carrot and rosemary until just softened (with no colour).

Perhaps mindful of this, Mr Sarkozy has softened some of his language about radical change in recent weeks.

His relatives initially cut ties with him, but their stance softened when they saw the impact of his work on the lives of his patients.

A trading-boat, with a sail of the softened colour of a dead leaf, then glided into his view, floated by him, and died away.

Years ago, students were warned not to end a sentence with a preposition; time, of course, has softened that rigid decree.

Furthermore, the impact on higher-end cars could be softened by a lack of price sensitivity among the growing ranks of wealthy Chinese.

Sindu softened a bit and wiped her tears with the back of her hands.

softened a bit, and wiped her tears with the back of her hands.

This sort of pre-emptive action, even softened with generous payouts, is hardly typical of corporate Japan.

Thankfully, everyone seems to agree these days that the surgery has flatteringly softened her features.

Hard water which can be softened by adding sodium carbonate is called permanent hard water .

The numbers are likely to revive complaints that the reforms have been softened too much in the face of lobbying by banks.

When he actually spoke, however, Mr Bernanke mysteriously softened his line, talking of a "distortion" instead.

Tina's heart softened, and eventually she invited Jesus Christ to be her Savior and the Lord of her life.

And even that softened version was violated, and those violations punished only for appearance's sake, or not at all.

Add the lemon juice, cover the pan and cook over a medium heat until the raspberries have softened and cooked down to a pulp.

Where, during the summer, I buy groceries at the Farmer's Market, inhaling the scent of strawberries while being softened under the sun.

However, a bench place for the Youth Cup run will no doubt have softened the blow.

So Mr Obama let it be known that the organisers of the census would report to (later softened to "work with" ) the White House.

Miletus was a rich commercial city, in which primitive prejudices and superstitions were softened by intercourse with many nations.

Our aeroplanes bombed the enemy and softened up their defences before the army landed and attacked.

Before we reached home, Catherine's displeasure softened , into a perplexed sensation of pity and regret.

Other characters in the series were also softened up in both their actions and looks.

Under pressure during the nineteen fifties, Hughes softened the voice of his poems and rejected his militant past.

Some of the defensive spines of a varactyl have softened into feathers used primarily as in mating and threat displays.

Recent cuts in income tax and social-security contributions softened the crisis but greatly increased the long-term burden.

Victory has brought Armstrong fame, wealth and softened some of the brashness he displayed as a young rider.

The blow will be softened a little by the return soon of another international capable of playing on either flank .

But this symbiosis has fallen apart as the U. S. economy has softened and Chinese consumers are failing to fill the gap.

The mechanical properties of blends softened with liquid olefin were better than with naphthenic oil and macromolecule cere.

The public has been assiduously softened up for fiscal pain; the reality may not be quite as bad as some fear.

I invite you to enjoy our rose beauty products, which will leave your skin softened, hydrated and lightly scented.

She softened her attitude, and worked to change her image, but no one ever believed that she had really given up her goals.

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The bill was softened after leaders of the president's own party reached a compromise with the opposition leaders.

Even the most experienced hand can be softened by continual offers of friendship or plagued by a momentary mistake.

Since no politician wants to be tarred as soft on crime, such laws, mandating minimum sentences, are seldom softened.

They say the wax can be softened with mineral oil, glycerin or ear drops. They say hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide may also help.

Yet over the last two weeks the Chinese line has softened somewhat, prompting speculation that it will inject substantial new funding.

Among those ancient condoms are those made out of modified and softened horns, shells and animal intestines.

Contrary, then, ' answered another, in deep but softened tones. 'And now, kiss me, for minding so well.

Kyodo News obtained a copy of his speech, said Omar words in the speech has been "softened" , the "reconciliation" intent.

But advances in technology enabled sugar to be spun, aerated, softened and flavored in new ways, and sold cheaply.

The alloy was softened mainly by recovery during the interval and coarsening of the precipitation particles.

Only in the case of softened cuticles, polish and care for will not hurt the foot wound.

But Thursday's show, although muted in the dusky backgrounds of its floral dresses, was lush with velvet and softened with fur or lace.

Over the past several weeks, oil prices have declined more than 10 per cent and commodity prices have softened as well.

It took a while, but Oracle's public comments about the cloud finally softened.

Meanwhile, soak the gelatine sheets in a bowl of cold water until softened. Drain and squeeze out any excess liquid using your hands.

Heavy rains had softened the bottom of the valley.

you are softened, rendered more supple of mind, more open to the vicissitudes and necessities of your fellow men.

Despite firmer equities, risk softened a bit after the morning saw a boring display of tight ranges in most currencies.

As the administrator put down the phone he grimaced wearily , then his manner softened .

Akbar softened towards Islam thereafter, and is thought to have died, in 1605, a Muslim, not an apostate.

Mr Osborne could have softened the effect of a future interest-rate hike by loosening fiscal policy a jot.

The usual safe havens, the Swiss franc, Japanese yen and US dollar softened slightly as the rally in risk continued overnight.

Contains a large number of chlorophyll and vascular effects of rutin have softened, increase the role of blood vessel elasticity.

Perhaps surprisingly, I found that after speaking to these women, my initial revulsion towards them softened.

While Russia has softened its opposition to placing more pressure on the Iranian economy, China has not done the same.

I saw Mr. Rochester smile: his stern features softened; his eye grew both brilliant and gentle, its ray both searching and sweet.

Due to unsatisfactory softened water, dense water scale grows inside the cooling water jacket blast furnace.

Governments allowed banks to hold less capital than was normally required or softened their rules in other ways.

My body softened as it used to when we were together seven years ago, living a shared life.

In a stainless steel bowl, quickly combine softened yogurt and kiwifruit mixture; refreeze in bowl.

The American Senate softened the "Buy America" provisions of the stimulus bill.

In the book Market Wizards, author Jack Schwager softened the blow to Dennis's tough times by entitling his chapter "A Legend Retires. "

In my lifetime I think we'll see prohibition dismantled or at least softened.

With her begging, my cold heart softened, but I still put up an annoyed face and walked in the park.

In the first, it is annealed, meaning it is run through a furnace to be softened.

The control signal is softened so that the chattering phenomenon in a conventional sliding mode control system is alleviated .

The blow of dropping points was softened a little by Manchester United's draw at Birmingham later on Saturday.

Those illuminating the human models in the background were softened through Scrim Jim diffusion panels.

However, labor markets have softened further and financial markets remain under considerable stress.

Barack Obama says that he doesn't like "Buy American" (and the provisions have been softened in the Senate's version of the stimulus plan).

These rains should have softened you, made you more fertile and receptive to the seeds of the fields, but no.

A natural smile softened the President's stiff expression and relaxed the tight mouth.

An extremely good sunset. Very effective time exposure, which has softened wave action &provided more atmosphere.

The cost of finding trained crew has gone up sharply in recent years, says Mr Abery, although the trend has softened recently.

The wood is first partially softened by chemicals and the remainder of the pulping proceeds with mechanical force.

Intense varietal characters of Cabernet Sauvignon together with the fine tannins have softened beautifully during 18 months oak maturation.

Rem-Jet Backing: Antihalation backing used on certain films. Rem jet is softened and removed at the start of processing.

The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. But after going through boiling water, it softened and became weak The egg was fragile.

It softened the edge of his satisfaction at being given a platoon.

He softened his tone later, saying he had reluctantly come to admire the U. N. and some things about Mr. Ban.

Thus in the dry climate during the winter, nails dry and hard and dull, too white bubble bath after a swollen, becomes softened.

Fill baking dish with very hot water; place manicotti sheets, one at a time, in water. Let stand 10 minutes until softened.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the onion and celery. Cook over low heat until the vegetable are softened but not browned.

Spring, break out, affecting all things, rain, chic, softened soil, warm, touching, green germination.

Speaking of inventory, IDC found that regional inventory clearing softened second-quarter demand.

I was not good, after a few days, he softened his back.

H. saythewax can be softened with mineral oil, glycerin or eardrops. They say hydrogen peroxideorcarbamide peroxide may also help.

Interest rates had risen briefly in early February on concerns about avian influenza, but they had subsequently softened.

Canada, which is hosting the meeting, has until now said it backs the idea of more sanctions, but softened its tone on Tuesday.

Her eyes softened when she saw the look on his face.

Fruits are softened by cyclic loading during transport, and often appear cumulative bruising .

The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. But after going through boiling water, it softened and turn came weak.

The experts at N. I. H. say the wax can be softened with mineral oil , glycerin or ear drops .

But as he watched the pyre, the archon softened.

The flexural strength is determined by a sectional analysis, and the shear strength is predicted using the softened strut-and-tie model.

It stands imposing and pure, jagged rock softened by a coat of the whitest snow.

Concern about climate change has softened opposition a little.

Partly as a result of the Chinese real-estate slowdown, prices for key industrial metals have softened.

Like almost everyone else, they were caught by surprise and the New Zealand dollar softened.

He claims that Hamas, the Islamist movement that still reject's Israel's existence, recently softened its terms.

The experts at NIH say the wax can be softened by mineral oil, glycerin or eardrops .

mix softened butter and shallot together . put the butter under the skin of the chicken drumsticks.

The lifetime of hot forging die decreases greatly owing to softened layers brought by high thermal loadings.

Whisk egg yolks with sugar until light. Add softened butter, lime zest, sifted flour and powdered yeast. Chill.

He smiled his bright smile and his blue eyes softened bringing back the butterflies.

room temperature, cut into small pieces of butter softened, add powdered sugar, beat until white in color.

Then just wipe away the softened food with a dishrag.

Safe haven currencies softened with the improvement in risk and equities advanced.

The candle softened and melted in the sun.

It has also softened this same principle as applied to some of its nastier diplomatic friends, such as Myanmar and Sudan.

Slide the dish into the oven and bake for 40 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and are tinged with brown.

The other face looking at her softened.

Their rocky hides had softened and became smooth skin, and their powers over stone and earth had waned.

If the people are treated in a gentle manner, the most hard hearted man can be moved and softened.

HP further softened the hierarchy by establishing open cubicles and not putting doors on management offices.

Her face softened so that she looked like someone asleep.

The boy has softened up the plasticine with his fingers.

The Fire Department says the rope got caught on the second floor, and softened the impact.

With such sweet smile, even the hardest will may be softened.

cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about5 minutes.

street touch of red, a red umbrella, no rain has softened a little corner.

Bring it to a boil. Simmer for about 15 minutes until lentils are softened.

Remaining vultures grab slabs of softened gristle and greedily devour them.

However eccentric Mr Nuon Chea looked in court, age and captivity have not softened his resolve.

Her face softened, as it always did at mention of Maeve.

In the intervening years, leading German figures softened their views.

In recent decades , the Communist party has somewhat softened its line .

Ms. Suu Kyi, meanwhile, has softened her position on inviting tourists.

CPI inflation rates in major economies had softened as energy prices eased.

But after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.

The Captain maintained her stance but her voice softened somewhat.

Swell additional gelatin. Soak 40 grams of gelatin in distilled water until softened (20-30 minutes), then pour off the excess water.

Although views have softened, men who cross the sexual segregation line in the job market may still face discrimination and ridicule.

In America it is to be seen almost pure in Melville, Thoreau, and Brook Farm and, somewhat softened, in Emerson and Hawthorne.

The picture has aroused all the tender feelings in me and softened the grimness that is all around.

Hearn 's sharp voice softened a little with irony .

This has not softened Greek attitudes.

"They softened us up before the main offensive, " Kurt whispered.

So use a softened start-up, followed by a gentle suggestion.

cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add thyme and tomatoes.

On April 23rd red-shirt leaders softened their demand for snap elections by proposing a three-month deadline.

You may prefer to give him some soft kitten food or some dry food softened in water.

They softened the meat by placing them under the saddles of their horses while riding into battle.

Such rules softened only slightly in subsequent years.

Irregular blocks and wonky shapes with softened edges?

The lighter shades of blue and faded '70s-inspired denim help to create a softened and shapely choice in the market.

But African leaders hope that these effects will be softened by other factors.

Then it softened into liquid smoke that undulated above and around us.

Their position has not softened.

The enemies' defences were softened up after bombing.

floor was softened and warmed by thick pelts of polar bears, shovelful, and other creatures.

In public perception, if nothing else, they have softened their stance.

A softened tone about the deal is new to Mr Skinner, who will soon leave the chairmanship.

The fate will be softened with sincerity and steadfastness.

Its attitude has softened in recent years, say the agencies.

The streets were softened and quiet, and there were few cars.

Steam the bean flour rolls until softened, cool them and then unroll.

First, your cervix will need to be ripened (or softened) so that labor can begin.

Poles like formality. But the tragedy has softened its edges.

But problems can occur because the softened thermosetting plastic can end up hardening while still in the heating chamber.

In recent weeks, the Chinese government has softened its approach a little.

As borrowing has become more expensive, the accent on gearing up has softened.

His heart softened at the pitiable sight.

The all-white kitchen is softened with wicker, wood and wool.

Entering hour two, Murdoch Snr softened.

Mix in softened butter until mixture is crumbly .

The Indian steel price index has softened this month.

God hath softened my heart, and the Almighty hath troubled me.

Recently, though, she has softened her image and become more feminine.

His heart was softened and melted into tears.

I've heard they've softened the terms in certain aspects.

This softened the fish in a special way, and today this is a typically winter dish.

He softened the blow by telling her the bad news gently.

He was softened by luxurious living.

The present invention is used in providing boiler with softened water.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the fennel, onion and carrot for 8-10 mins until softened.

The late event had softened away his pride .

Artificially softened water is exceedingly corrosive because the process substitutes sodium ions for magnesium and calcium ions.

Fry for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened.

Ingredients: 6 Chicken drumsticks , 2oz Butter (softened), 2tbsp Shallot (minced).

Ubaida told Israel Radio that a deal could be imminent after Israel softened its position.

As censure is but awkwardly softened by apology, I shall offer you no apology for this letter.

Addition beard than the hard, need to use the shaving liquid be softened.

When you've softened up your approach, you have more room to make other, helpful suggestions.

Over time, fine lines are softened and the look of age spots fades.

In the second washer, softened water is sprayed to absorb any ammonia not removed in the first washer.

A typical metallic washer is made from lead or softened copper.

Her words softened my anger.

He was softened into tears.

Has our view of failure softened since Willy Loman's day?

In recent years, she has softened her stance.

In some regions, dried bread (paximadhi) is softened in water.

And when we work with film the scene ends up with imperfections such as softened edges, grain and some dirt due to dust and micro scratches.

I have said that with sternness i brought her into the house. From the first step, however, I softened it.

While the figure softened in August to 5. 7 per cent, food prices are expected to stay high.

She softened up when she heard his sad story.

Place the spring onions in a large pan with 6 tbsp stock and seasoning. Cover and cook for 2-3 mins until softened.

Her tone was sharp at first, but then softened.

The rain softened the earth.

turning to her with a look of anxious entreaty, which softened her a little;

I opened my mouth, it incorporated into my mouth, mind, but also softened.

If we steamed or baked pudding, even if the heating is not sufficient you can open the "door" and re-softened you eat.

The count looked around him with an expression which might have softened tigers, but which could not disarm his Judges

"There was no help for it, certainly, " rejoined Mrs. Norris, in a rather softened voice;

Water: Tom's skin softened in a powdery way as he slowly dehydrated, and the fluids in his body seemed to no longer belong there

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