Sentences with phrase «softened somewhat»

With so few homes available to buy, touring strength was softened somewhat.

The blow to buyers of continual year - over-year price gains has been softened somewhat with affordable interest rates.

BMW's legendary M5 probably best represents the most obvious mainstream threat to the GS F. Bavaria's finest has had multiple generations to hone its «Ultimate Driving Machine» promise, and while rivals aren't in short supply, for some the original is always going to be the best, even as it has softened somewhat in its more recent generations.

With contemporary consumer tastes trending more toward a quiet and comfortable ride from SUVs, that position has softened somewhat.

In «normal» mode, the ride isn't rock - solid and the car's potentially sharp edges are softened somewhat.

The top of the market has softened somewhat because of concerns about worldwide currency fluctuations.

Softened somewhat by the tentative beginning of social programs under the New Deal, it was still a hardened America that fought World War II.

However, Smith's rhetoric has softened somewhat in recent weeks, and he has praised the peer review process.

Skelos softened somewhat on a Wednesday statement to keep a $ 5.4 billion cash windfall from the budget, saying he was trying to insert language to further direct how it's spent.

Yes, I was pretty harsh in my post, and have softened somewhat now... But you are right that worship does not equal singing.

My bristling thoughts about the lack of quality and integrity in the Oberammergau Passion Play were softened somewhat by words I found in the official guide to the play which indicate that the village itself is not devoid of agitation for reform.

Hi Sophia, I'm not certain, but I think if you crumbled this and folded it in at the end it would soften somewhat without losing its texture completely.

The LIRA projects that annual increases in remodeling expenditures will soften somewhat moving forward, but still remain at or above 6.0 percent through the second quarter of 2018.

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Other data last week had painted a somewhat mixed view of the economy at the start of the year, with inflationary pressures easing — possibly pointing to softening activity — but better - than - expected import and export growth.

Commodities were nonetheless facing some complex challenges, including a risk of expanding US / China trade sanctions that could limit global trade and growth, as well as a softening of select economic data that may have implied demand growth could be somewhat disappointing for commodities and limit further price gains.

In short, we are open to «softening» our hedge somewhat in the event that market action exhibits sufficient improvement in price / volume behavior, breadth, industry action, and so forth, but here and now we continue to identify the Market Climate as unfavorable.

Russia was a nation that was initially somewhat sceptical about the world of digital currencies, but they have softened their stance somewhat this year.

Investment and employment indicators softened from recent highs, pointing to continued, though somewhat less widespread, plans to increase investment and hiring.

Kant himself softens this dualism somewhat in the third Critique where he draws the moral and the aesthetic dimensions closer together.

I won't bore you with how to make risotto, but for 2 people, the first uses 2 links of sweet italian sausage removed from its casing and cooked with a little olive oil in a heavy skillet, broken up into small pieces and moved around until many of the pieces are crisp; then add sliced and roughly - chopped fennel bulb, cooking until it is somewhat softened; then put a lid on the pan over very low heat while the risotto cooks; add it all together (with butter and parmesan) for the last 5 minutes of the risotto process.

Fry the chillies and garlic until fragrant, then add the onions and cook until somewhat softened, 3 - 5 minutes.

Add the diced carrots and cook for 7 - 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until carrots are somewhat softened

In a large skillet or griddle, roast the garlic and onion over high heat, turning several times, until the garlic is dark on all sides and somewhat softened and the onion is partly charred.

In a large skillet or griddle, roast the garlic cloves and the onion over high heat, turning several times, until the garlic is dark on all sides and somewhat softened, and the onion is partly charred.

However, with Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridge set to return from injury, this will somewhat soften the blow to Klopp's side.

I think Arsenal are crowded in this area and the development of Alex Iwobi has somewhat softened Arsenal's need for a player of this ilk.

Lyon, despite their public reluctance to sell him, may be preparing for life without Lacazette and signing N'Jie could help them soften the blow somewhat.

Senator Savino who had said some of those changes were «non starters», softened her stance somewhat after the meeting.

The governor softened his stance somewhat by saying that he believes there will be a chance to take up the issue later in the year.

New Survey Softens Fears of Asteroid Impacts: Reports of our impending collective death have been somewhat exaggerated.

We're experiencing a late burst of Indian summer here on the islands which has softened the blow somewhat, allowing me to waft about in lighter clothes for a little while longer.

The thing to consider here is that women's work suits can be somewhat masculine, so you want to soften the look down to make it look like it belongs at a celebration rather than a negotiation!

This distinctive SUV's boxy appearance is somewhat softened by body - colored bumpers and rocker panels, plus a stainless steel spare - tire cover.

Mercedes has added a 21st - century touch to the dash and door panels by covering them in soft leather and real wood; likewise, the angular dash is somewhat softened by the installation of the COMAND system's LCD screen and the rounded speedometer and instrument gauges.

For 1986, the body was somewhat restyled to soften the corners a bit (apparently in a response to the new Ford Taurus).

;; Prior to its introduction, the sharp and dramatic lines of the Marcello Gandini design were somewhat softened by the pen of Tom Gale and his presentation of the car opened to rave reviews.

The 2010 Infiniti QX56's dominating and prominently angular presence has been somewhat softened over the years, although its abundance of chrome remains intact.

By 1974, the weight of the cars was up somewhat due to the new impact bumpers, and the engine's character and power output softened appreciably thanks to the new CIS fuel injection system, which helped emissions but lacked the urgency and edginess of the previous MFI setup.

But, knowing that you are one of 43.3 million other Americans who are also facing this very same type of debt may help to soften the blow — at least somewhat.

The languid next day was hot and humid, but somewhat softened by gentle breezes.

That promising foundation of in - world logic is somewhat softened by the most popular argument in favor of the Hat Theory.

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Softening the blow somewhat for those that were eagerly awaiting the game is some free Mini-Boss Skin DLC, of which includes three boss character skins from previous Ratchet & Clank games.

By the mid-1970s, he'd softened his approach somewhat, and the temptation for the viewer to pick out horrific dismemberments of limbs and sinister grins had largely disappeared.

They sent a cease and desist demand to IT@Cork, who had used the phrase in the title of a conference, but subsequently softened their attitude somewhat.

Recent uncertainties growing out of health care reform have softened demand somewhat, but vacancies are still low compared with conventional office space, he says.

It says the upper end has somewhat softened in markets across the country.