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Cooling might take the edge off the peak of a planetary fever, or perhaps buy time as emissions cuts begin to have the desired effects.

This not only made him feel much better, it also took the edge off the desire to do that in real life.

And sometimes one needs to go on medication to take the edge off anyway, and then participate in an anger management program.

It sounded fun, spirited, and not intimidating. Apple took the edge off the word 'computer. '

'Take the edge off? Man, if I ever take a drink I already know what that's gonna lead me to. '

A bit more growth and a bit less austerity might take the edge off public anger.

Over the last two weeks, the government has announced a number of programs meant to take the edge off the recession.

So it's a cautious thumbs -up for cats - they might not make you burst into song, but they'll take the edge off a bad day.

Domestic demand is also thought to be helping take the edge off the slowing of foreign demand for Chinese goods.

You may have said or heard that it's nice to grab a beer or two after work to "take edge off" .

John's parents took him to Mr. Smith's home to apologize for breaking her window, which took the edge off her anger.

I check my work email and try to take the edge off the guilt by doing exercises while I watch TV.

For the other youngsters, the stories take the edge off their friends' "unusual" behavior and undercut stereotypes about mental illness.

The drug itself, the medication itself will take the edge off; the medication itself will numb your feelings.

Technology can be like marital Prozac: It isn't a cure-all and there are plenty of side effects, but often it helps take the edge off.

a stronger currency helps the central bank take the edge off the rising prices of imported goods, like oil.

Such a frugal mind-set could take the edge off any recovery.

A deteriorating recovery in the U. S. and Europe already is taking the edge off export orders.

"This job, " he later complained to me, "is taking all the edge off my personality. "

It takes the edge off my hangover, kicks up the dust of last night's drunk and gives it life.

Research has also shown that it takes the edge off appetite by slowing the speed at which our stomachs empty.

Just take the edge off your drowsiness and you'll be surprised at how effectively your brain cells will start firing again.

Some babies prefer a little formula first to take the edge off their hunger.

By knowing just what to say and do at just the right time to take the edge off or turn a tough situation around.

But the financial crisis took some of the edge off that model.

Sometimes the energy release of a good laugh, or a good cry, can also take the edge off.

Nothing crazy, maybe just some muscle relaxers to take the edge off.

And it's certainly true that the presence of real live infants takes an ugly edge off our behaviour.

It may also take the edge off withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, headaches, and lethargy.

That big chocolate bar before supper took the edge off Tom's appetite.

I need a sandwich to take the edge off my appetite.

San edge off screens, full tear hate night.

I like that touch of Youlan horizon, like looking at the sky to see the origins edge off.

That'll take the edge off your hunger.

I just wanted to take the edge off.

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Way to take the edge off a club sandwich.

We can mix this tape to take the edge off your voice.

But as a trading and financial center, Hong Kong will be hit by any downturn in the global economy, taking the edge off price rises.

In the short term, proximity to Chinese economic success has taken some of the edge off the impact of the global financial crisis;