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As a result, some schools have worked to soften the blow by skipping scheduled tuition hikes or even cutting the costs.

Cover with plastic wrap and allow the dates to soften, about 15 minutes.

But now, facing a tough re-election, Walker is trying to soften his rhetoric.

Russia did not only rely on Ketchum to soften its image in the West.

Indeed, after the end of a relationships, there are many reasons to turn to sex to soften the blow.

There are hints that a behind-the-scenes strategy to soften the blame put on the Portuguese is already underway.

Sandford observed it, and was all humbleness, both in his words and looks, in order to soften him.

Robert guessed it all, and whatever remorseful love could do to soften such a strain and burden he tried to do.

You might say a little prayer for her, that God will help us to be kind to her, and soften her heart.'

Soften it with a little powdered borax, or a handful of oatmeal.

"Life-saving seems to soften the heart," she reflected, grimly, conscious as always of her own reactions.