| 单词 | softening |
| 例句 | Irish lace, hanging in the windows, filters the afternoon light, softening the lines on her face. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z I ran my middle finger along the edge, softening the harsh line. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z But I look at Kwang now, hunched over in his robe, his posture softening. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Instead of softening one's manner, she worsens it. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z She draws in a breath, and I can feel her softening against her will. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z It had been icy that morning, but the sun had come out, softening the ground ice into mush. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z A marble statuette stood in one comer, and rich rugs had been hung on the walls, lending their colors to the light in the room, softening the edges of everything. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z I scrape my spoon against the ice cream, and cookie and fudge goo dribbles down the side because it’s softening quickly in the summer air. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z “No,” Tsukiko says with a polite shake of her head, her smile softening the harshness of the word. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z “He is just softening you up. Just do your job, boy.” Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I noted a deliberate change in his accent—the softened hiss of the consonants in his words, the dental chh of West Bengali softening into the sibilant ss of the East. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z “Go home,” Luma said once more, her voice softening only slightly. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z She was pretty sure she was wired wrong somewhere, that her plugs were switched, because instead of softening toward them— instead of tenderness—she felt herself go cold and mean. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z "Hi, son," my mother said, the tone of her voice softening. When I Was the Greatest 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z I called her on the 19th and she was softening. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The first rain had fallen, softening the soil. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z Somewhere inside her there was a squeak of sympathy, a softening. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z It has only been a week, but he feels that he is becoming heavier, rounder, softening in this country of New York. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z “It’s not unbelievable,” the rabbi informs me, his voice softening. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z “Come on, hold up a second,” she said, her voice softening. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z Even the bricks of the house are softening, becoming tactile; if I leaned against them they’d be warm and yielding. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z But Longstreet felt himself yielding, softening, bending like a young tree in the wind. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Have I forgotten the hell I traveled, or are these new memories a cushion softening its sharpness? The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “Eww,” Tally said, imagining her face suddenly softening so she could squish it around to a different shape. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “You I saw with a black beast on your shoulders. Beware, Ellidyr, lest it swallow you up,” he added, the gentleness of his tone softening the harshness of his counsel. The Black Cauldron 1965-06-01T00:00:00Z Wide flush the fields; the softening air is balm; New Word-Analysis 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z I pull my glass closer and turn the spoon inside it in slow circles, softening whatever remains at the bottom. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z The pines quivered around them, and the moss softening the stones in the piles was so green that Lizzie wondered whether even the frock coats want to kneel down and smell it. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z The dark horizon was softening, and the stars were dimming one by one. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z It was something about her lately, a mellowing, a softening from which this note had come. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z Wynn offered Nan a seat, and I hoped all this princess treatment was softening her opinion of Hope Springs. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z The rich smell of the porridge was intoxicating, and its hot mist made a translucent cloud around the woman, softening her many scars. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z Felicia, her face softening, looks down at her son. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z My first Bit-O-Honey was just softening in my mouth when two police officers walked into the office. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z He doesn’t say anything, but she senses a shift, a softening. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z Their words melt into the sound of water lapping against children—the steamy Accra air softening even the crisp cadences of their accents. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z He met my eye and gazed at me for a long moment, his eyes softening bit by bit. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z The snow, not deep, softening, gleamed in a white cover over all that she could see. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z I nod decisively, at the last minute softening the gesture with a tilt of my head. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Jake is standing in front of us; he turns and looks at me, softening his eyes for the briefest of seconds. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z Then his rage Seeped into the room, clouding the crystal and softening the starched tablecloth. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She registers me, softening her face with a smile. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z He looked at Ma and could see that her bitterness was only sharper in the softening sky. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon 2009-07-01T00:00:00Z And I find myself softening toward her, quietly wishing her well. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Fortunately, Jase’s bundle of clothes hit the ground first, softening the blow. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z His chances of a recovery, they tell Jo, softening the truth, are poor. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z On the sandbank she found not one but five of the precious wheels, and passing the cord through their softening centers, she swam heavily back, pulling them behind her. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z He handed me a new one for my other palm, eyes still narrowed, but maybe, just maybe, softening at the edges. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z But no advance in wealth, no softening of manners, no reform or revolution has ever brought human equality a millimeter nearer. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z For a while she simply stands there before tending to the shampooing of her hair, the soaping of her softening, slightly shrinking fifty-three-year-old body, which she must fortify each morning with calcium pills. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z I hear him getting closer, his footsteps softening as he walks up the steps. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z “There’s ripe hazel-nuts in the thicket just beyond the Littlejohns’ monument,” said Tom with a smile, as if softening a blow. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z I could see a softening between the two. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z During the warm days when the men went about their business on the floe, the softening ice frequently gave way underfoot, plunging them into cold water up to their waists. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z I caught her face softening before her head hung back down and she stared into her empty glass. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z Then I don’t want his hand between my legs no more, because I think I am softening away. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z He was only vaguely aware of the leaves and branches twisting around him, softening and widening to let him lie back. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z He put his hand against the glass and realized it was softening, melting like ice. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z All in all, he seems a beast utterly untouched by the softening influences of modern civilization. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z The Wood smelled of damp things: rainwater soaking into fallen logs, softening the bark until it crumbled back into the ground. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z She exhales slowly, her eyes softening for the first time in a long time. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z Bits of it dropped from the branches of the trees and made little holes in the softening snowbanks below. Little House in the Big Woods 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z Jake is standing in front of us; he turns and looks at me, softening his eyes for the briefest of seconds. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z The bag is bulging and softening, threatening to leak, and he hands it to a flight attendant. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She looked at each person in the room, her eyes softening only when she saw Chacho. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z I could feel my body softening into the floor, my mind getting weak, the darkness getting scary, the booze turning from mean to messy. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z Malachite glared at them before softening her face for Redemption. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z I felt a little shift inside me, a softening. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z Blue was hovering about on the periphery of the circle—a faint smile of anticipation softening his face. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z “After what you let out the other day, Mr. Jaggers may as well not know of it. He might think my brain was softening, or something of the kind.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z Snow was falling, magically softening and erasing the university world beneath it. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z His deep grief he kept to himself, and would not undermine it now with this softening hope: Bodger was dead; Luath almost certainly so; and his conviction was steady and unalterable. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z As Macon felt himself softening under the weight of memory and music, the song died down. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s just a softening, like the last comb stroke through the hair that makes it hold the conk. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z They all lived in fear of Sister Marjorie Drummond, of the menacing meager smile and softening of manner that preceded her fury. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z These writers achieve “relatability” — Roiphe seems to hold the very word at arm’s length — by showing weakness, softening their edges, by sounding “not totally pulled together.” Review | What do women authors hope to gain by showing their weaknesses on the page? 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z They weren’t peering at the softening evening sky or at the Hollywood sign, which loomed so close it looked like white plastic lawn furniture, a prop to rest a drink on. Reading 'Brave New World' in Aldous Huxley's former home 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z She was killed simply for being in the way, a casualty of his softening self-protective instincts. "The American": George Clooney's killer trip through Italy 2010-09-01T15:02:00Z For this simple take on a classic vichyssoise, start by softening leeks in a Dutch oven, then add cooked potatoes and water. How to transform leftover potatoes into shiny new dinners 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z But aside from escaping Washington’s tumult and softening her own image, what did she accomplish on her first major solo trip abroad? Melania Trump wraps first solo international trip in Egypt with comments on Kavanaugh and Ford 2018-10-06T04:00:00Z In general, she said, it is not used as a “simple synonym” for white supremacy, though some who embrace the term do openly acknowledge its usefulness in softening and selling extreme ideas. ‘Post-Truth’ Defeats ‘Alt-Right’ as Oxford’s Word of the Year 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z Here, I’ve added a mix of thinly sliced onions and seedless grapes, which caramelize in the high heat, while softening in the sausage fat and absorbing its richness. Sausages, the Busy Cook’s Best Friend 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z Leave for a moment to begin softening, then take the pan off the heat and stir with a wooden spoon until smooth and melted. Nigella Lawson: my life in food 2015-10-03T04:00:00Z These elements build on one another, with the tomato rounding out the licorice note of the fennel and softening the acid from the lemon. Pasta Aglio e Olio Gets a Plus One 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z While not inaccurate, the benevolence depicted emphasizes just how much labor goes into softening the psychological blow of a crisis, and how being the recipient of such kindness doesn't always resolve turmoil. Broadway's 9/11 musical "Come From Away" lands on TV, offering kindness & laughter in dark times 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z The Graduate is not unusual in softening its lead character for the screen. Was Stephen King right to hate Stanley Kubrick's Shining? 2013-04-06T07:03:01Z It's hard," Oliver says softening, almost confiding, "always that temptation. Amexica: on the frontline of the Mexican drugs trade 2010-09-25T23:06:00Z Though still brusque, a great deal of his time is spent in the company of Jewell's widow, and that may account for his softening. 'A Death in Summer': Benjamin Black's fourth mystery featuring his intuitive investigator Quirke 2011-07-13T22:01:05Z To accommodate the special audience, a few changes were made to "Mary Poppins," including removing all strobe lights, lowering the tap sounds of "Step in Time," softening some transitions and lowering some pitches. Parents cheer autism-friendly `Mary Poppins' 2012-04-30T18:19:05Z Rathbun’s denunciation of the film, Ortega said, reflected an apparent softening of his hostility towards the church. Subject of Scientology film: Louis Theroux used 'morally bankrupt tactics' 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z A softening of the culture has led to general atrophy of democratic muscle. In “The Crossing” Alejandro Escovedo has crafted a rock n roll immigration epic poem 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z Fruits that have spent months softening in the sun are at their best when paired with a flaky, buttery crust. Water pie was a Depression era treat — why are people into it now? 2021-09-04T04:00:00Z A large black gelding seemed fractious but whickered hopefully when he saw Eddy, eyes softening. Fan Flaherty Trade 2011-07-22T22:01:10Z But the partnerships announced this week suggest a softening of that stance, with digital and telecoms companies working together to bring users to the internet in developing markets. `New Girl' star not worried about being typecast 2013-02-26T16:39:14Z Even so, "The Lion King" still commands a higher average ticket price and shows no signs of softening. 'Lion King' is Broadway's all-time box office king 2012-04-09T16:24:11Z Soko gets credit for not softening Mwangi’s landing, and the outcome of the election is dropped as nearly an afterthought to his valiant efforts. ‘Softie’ Review: Battling for Votes in Kenya 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z Whether a softening of ageism is occurring or not is ultimately unanswerable without conducting an opinion poll. As Japan Ages, Pop 'Idols' Aren't as Spry as They Used to Be 2010-10-07T11:00:00Z The videos are documents of men falling in love, their faces softening ever so faintly at the sight of a new toy they — and maybe only they — can afford. Rappers Come Shop for Jewelry. Icebox Turns the Cameras On. 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z I am in central London, attending an “accent softening taster session” with the London Speech Workshop. The rise of ‘accent softening’: why more and more people are changing their voices 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z In Buddhism, he said, that “doesn’t just mean verbal silence with your tongue. It means softening the constructions in your mind that get in the way of experiencing what’s in front of you.” Out of Silence, the Music of Meditation 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z Although there are suggestions that Chinese demand for luxury is softening, the overall growth in the top segment is why competitors in the luxury field are battling for talent. Zegna Hires Designer From YSL 2012-09-04T18:34:56Z Then it's back to his for breakfast, softening up said journalist with an omelette. Bradley Cooper: boy to man 2011-03-22T21:30:00Z And while that doesn't preclude her heart from softening, she remains locked onto her belief that she is the creation of a universe yearning to break free. "Loki" finds its glorious purpose in the end of the MCU as we know it 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z The music turns blocky and dramatic again, with the vehemence of a Bernard Herrmann film score, before a softening ensemble, with touches of celesta and piano, is surprised by a brief, fierce coda. Review: The Philharmonic’s Conductor Returns to His Perch 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Presenters in some cities describe a softening of sales as Omicron hit. Touring Through Omicron: Broadway Shows Hit Bumps on the Road 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z The poet James Thomson lauded their different styles – "What e'er Lorrain light-touched with softening hue, / Or savage Rosa dashed, or learned Poussin drew" – and their effect on British painters was profound. Constable, Turner, Gainsborough and the Making of Landscape 2012-11-23T22:55:21Z But Daryl, the stoic, good-hearted one, seems to be softening, thanks mostly to the hospitality of Aaron and Eric, who genuinely seem to be as pleasant as they seemed at first. 'The Walking Dead' recap: Rick wears the scarlet letter 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z Boil sturdy greens, then cool them in ice water and finely chop them to expedite their softening. How to Turn Any Vegetable Into Pasta Sauce 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z It, too, needs some softening at room temperature before becoming spreadable, but it's quick to melt and great on a thick slice of toasted sourdough. We tasted 10 vegan butters in the name of science 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z According to Rose, the company said they did not edit the photo and denied that there were any lighting issues or that they had used a skin softening tool on his photo. Parents offended by school picture retouch trend: 'It's hurtful' 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Hardcover sales were especially weak, with a revenue drop of 10.5 percent, suggesting that the demand for new books is softening. A Big Publishing Merger Was Blocked, but Brought the Industry Little Clarity 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z And the move to TV also means some softening and sentimentalization. On TV, Vampires for Every Taste 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z As a trans woman myself, I understood the relief of hormone treatments softening her skin, forming her breasts, and thinning her body hair. What does a woman sound like? Vocal training helps trans women find their voices 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z Reality Weekly would appear to have both supply and demand working in its favor, despite a softening market for celebrity gossip magazines. Reality TV?s Instant Stars Populate a Magazine 2011-11-14T00:10:31Z It also illustrates a softening of the gap in recent years between evangelical institutions and the arts. Northwest Christians explore faith, art and culture 2011-04-22T23:34:36Z Or, is the pope softening the Church’s stance on abortion? Catholicism at a crossroads: What does it mean now that Pope Francis gave priests the ability to forgive abortions? 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z There are methods in psychology for lessening and softening and integrating such traumatic memories by going over them, desensitizing the patient to them. My cat died and I feel blinded 2013-04-11T00:00:00Z “The Crossing” is a counterargument to every easy, but insidious impulse responsible for the softening of America’s democratic culture into xenophobia and the easy temptation of a reality television star turned autocrat. In “The Crossing” Alejandro Escovedo has crafted a rock n roll immigration epic poem 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z Peel and finely slice the garlic and add to the softening onions. Nigel Slater’s roast pork recipes 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z As a critic normally tasked with shaping those constructions into written words, I was keenly aware of that softening. Out of Silence, the Music of Meditation 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z While chilies are softening, toast the seeds in a small pan over medium heat until fragrant. Versatile harissa is hot stuff 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z He was softening it for his next work, its theme as yet undecided. Sculptor's creative juices still flowing at 93 2010-12-20T19:16:02Z An easy way to make your garden look more natural is to let plants spill over into paths, walkways, and patios, softening the borders where the garden ends and hardscaping begins. 6 ways to add a touch of wildness to your garden 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z Still, Roach feels safer softening Kelly’s image to guarantee that her baseline humanity comes across. How Fox News drama Bombshell lets Megyn Kelly off the hook 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z The movie’s images have a mellow, antique glaze that strengthens the nostalgic mood while softening the dread. ‘The Black Phone’ Review: The Dead Have Your Number 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z When gingerbread biscotti is dipped in coffee, it adds spice and sweetness, its chocolate coating softening the bitterness. Start Christmas Morning With Something Sweet 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z The movie is infused with anxiety about toughened career women and softening American men. When the Master of the Erotic Thriller Fails to Thrill 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z He persuasively enacts Pericles’ initial gruff disbelief’s softening into acceptance, and finally awe-struck gratitude, as he discovers in this unknown maid the daughter he has thought long dead. ‘Pericles,’ Lashed by Sorrows, at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2015-08-21T04:00:00Z There was a lot of softening to do, though. MJ Hyland: why I had to write about my MS 2012-08-11T23:27:00Z Other works show Diebenkorn softening his colors and flattening his forms while adding bits of elegant improvisational drawing, taking crucial inspiration from the light, open spaces and paler tonalities of the Southwest. 3 Art Gallery Shows to Explore From Home 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z The generation that religiously read “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” to herald the arrival of children is now fueling a flurry of publications and blogs aimed at softening their departure. The Empty-Nest Book Hatchery 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z This is prime time for older adult programming, and some gyms are making their atmospheres more appealing to this demographic by softening music and lights. Fitness experts see wearable technology, group fitness and HIIT leading 2019 trends 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z Among other things, the late-1980s collapse of the Soviet state brought about both the privatization of Russian industry and the government’s softening of laws forbidding Jews to emigrate from the land. ‘Golden Voices’ Review: In Tel Aviv, With an Unappreciated Talent 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z But the light touch of his paintbrush and the thin layers of paint he applies make room for the imagination, softening reality’s hard edges and bringing a sense of possibility to the forefront. Deep sense of mystery pervades Peter Zokosky's paintings 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z I am always softening to it try to make it acceptable to my audience. Todd Solondz’s comedy of despair: “I am always trying to navigate a line that is not too far, and not too soft” 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z Experts are concerned that in the current geopolitical climate, this is a market with a softening middle, particularly for modern artworks. Kandinsky Painting Sells for $45 Million at Auction 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z This idea of softening the shades, giving a vintage vibe to luxury clothes, will surely resonate with men who are wary of full-on color. Special Report: Jil Sander: Bright Is Right 2010-06-18T12:40:00Z It’s often prescribed as an antidote to a recurring fear: the softening of the American man. How Hunting Became a Macho Sport 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z Then, they championed him for softening the image of an unloved force. Lip-synching Indonesia cop fired amid YouTube fame 2011-12-07T12:01:04Z Men of such cold intellect are often in want of a softening influence; here, Terence Wilton's Colonel Pickering assumes the role of avuncular sidekick. Pygmalion 2010-05-18T20:29:00Z But in that fleeting instant, as they spoke, faces softening into smiles, it seemed as if they were palpably linked. 'Lego Movie' Creators and Other Snubbees Unite at Critics' Choice Awards 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z This softening is crucial, since otherwise the human car crash that is Ben might be impossible to live with for the play’s 2 hours and 20 minutes. Review: ‘The Spoils’ Stars Jesse Eisenberg as Narcissist 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z In the past few years, though, there’s been a collective softening on reality TV. Perspective | After decades of brawls and betrayals, reality TV has finally gotten nicer 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z Roden and Joseph both add oil to their doughs, which also has a softening effect – but I will keep the fat for the topping. How to make the perfect bagels 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z She takes such care over her characterisation, softening her voice for Mary Magdalene, roughening it for Jesus, introducing a whining note of anxiety for Judas, that each individual emerges clearly. Peaches – review 2013-06-20T15:55:49Z He’s not softening his views, or renouncing the right-wing polemics he’s edited over the decades, some of which continue to kick up controversy. A Partisan Books Editor Places a Bet on Balance 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z The musical is not, as Sher’s version makes plain, really about the professor’s education, his softening in the presence of a beautiful, surprisingly headstrong young woman. Review | ‘My Fair Lady’ at the Kennedy Center is sheer melodious pleasure 2019-12-22T05:00:00Z In this recipe, you'll see the sliced onions evolve as they caramelize, first sweating out and getting tender, then fully softening and gradually changing in color to a rich golden brown. If you’re craving comfort, this umami-rich pasta is bound to satisfy 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Yet the introduction comes at a time when ad sales at celebrity magazines have been softening. Reality TV?s Instant Stars Populate a Magazine 2011-11-14T00:10:31Z Smoothing a jawline, softening crow’s feet, shaving even five years off can make a significant difference. Can we talk about the senior citizens running for president and how they try to look younger? 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z The forms are rounder, the energy less aggressive and antic than usual, as if Haring were softening his style, summoning his younger self for younger viewers. 2010-02-12T00:07:00Z For cooks used to their imported Italian farro softening in a mere 20 minutes, the simmering time of 45 minutes or more for emmer, einkorn, spelt, rye berries and whole oat groats can seem off-putting. Ancient Grains Are New Again 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z He said he had always felt fiction "was about softening the borders between myself and other people." George Saunders wins Folio Prize for literature 2014-03-11T13:25:32Z For those of us who follow it, there’s no avoiding or softening the horrific fates that often befall them. The Best True Crime to Stream: Women Who Do Wrong 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z With a whimsical sense of humor softening its satirical bite, it reminded him of the films produced by London’s Ealing Studios in the 1950s, like “The Lavender Hill Mob” or “The Ladykillers.” In ‘The Duke,’ Jim Broadbent Puts an Eccentric at the Center 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z We sat like that for a moment, her captive hand softening incrementally. “This Is Pleasure” 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z He makes a show of being rough and unconquerable in one moment before softening like the down grass carpeting the hills that surround this quaint little hamlet. A worthy return for PBS' "All Creatures Great and Small" celebrates the value of the little things 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z It was also executed at couture level, with a shower of silken fringe falling from the sleeves or loose thread embroideries softening the hard metallic gilding. Special Report: Fashion: Nicolas Ghesquiere at Balenciaga Mixes Heritage and Style 2011-09-29T17:18:23Z Perhaps this character assassination is softening the blow for when the young actor will be taken from us. "House of the Dragon": The assassination of Rhaenyra's character 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Buddhism is invariably cited as the softening agent in the militant picture. Art Review: ‘Samurai!’ at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2013-05-02T21:35:50Z Backstage is enormous, with smart dressing rooms overlooking the Avon, their balconies softening that hard brick exterior. Royal Shakespeare Theatre: All's well ? 2010-11-23T18:43:00Z But as it turns out, he may be softening his attitude. The Dutch Composer Louis Andriessen at Carnegie Hall 2010-04-01T20:43:00Z Equally important: the heightened contrast of white walls and dark matte floor, and the softening of sound, which contributes to the immense calming effect of the piece. Review: Art That Snorts, From Jannis Kounellis, at Gavin Brown’s Enterprise 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z "It almost looked like they had used a skin softening and brightening tool or something," Rose said. Parents offended by school picture retouch trend: 'It's hurtful' 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z The company also discloses all the ingredients of their sheets, which includes a plant-derived softening agent. 5 popular home products that can be surprisingly toxic 2014-04-11T11:50:00Z “Life During Wartime,” however, may represent a certain softening of his assault. Film: Todd Solondz Talks About ?Wartime? 2010-07-16T23:34:00Z But below, in the official rooms of the residence, two fresh, cut trees are already in full regalia, the larger a towering 15-foot fir softening the gridded fenestration of Oswald Ungers’s magnificent contemporary architecture. A trendy Tannenbaum: German ambassador’s residence blends Old World traditions with modern digs 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z “It would be like Smokey The Bear saying, ‘I’m softening my position on forest fires. WATCH: Colbert on Trump’s “softening” immigration stance: “This new thing is totally against his brand” 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z The other, he said, is a softening of the “nasty and gotcha-based” tone that has long pervaded celebrity journalism. Careers of Former Stars Renewed by Social Media 2012-12-26T21:36:33Z At first Chloe just wants to scam June out of her money but ends up softening to her. Actress Krysten Ritter loves being 'The B' on TV 2012-11-06T14:15:17Z This will thrill your daughter and provide the added benefit of softening your heart toward her. Perspective | Toddler tantrums: Why handling misbehavior is a losing game (and what to do instead) 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z In much of this early photography, we see the world through a kind of romantic humidity, a softening haze suggesting innocence of vision. Art Review: ?Pictures by Women,? History at MoMA 2010-05-27T22:11:00Z They vary from chains whose stores would be at home in affluent suburban neighborhoods to homespun markets with cluttered shelves and softening vegetables. Dented, Dated, Discontinued? At the Salvage Grocery, It’s Called a Deal 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z His mother refused to attend the marriage, softening only when his wife bore her first child and moved to the village for six months. ‘A Censor Is Seated Inside Me Now’: Hometown Wrath Tests a Novelist 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z “Incorporating different textures into spaces is softening us, which I think is great, because it makes rooms feel more comfortable,” Puchalla says. Turned off by modern design’s hard edges? You’ll like its latest look. 2017-04-05T04:00:00Z Among them were two big musicals, “Frozen” and “Mean Girls,” that had been softening at the box office and chose to refocus their energy on touring. Curtains Up! How Broadway Is Coming Back From Its Longest Shutdown. 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z In Latin America, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic also show signs of softening their stringent stance on abortion. Chile's Bachelet takes on conservatives with plan to ease abortion ban 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z But then his hair whitened, and his voice changed a lot, thickening and softening. Music Review: Once Cruel to Be Kind, Now Soft to Be True 2010-10-22T23:39:00Z Her phrases tend to taper, as if plush slowing were the only way to stop, and this softening effect, beginning as finesse, ends up becoming a damper. Ballet Festival: Skill (Check), Class (Yep), Vision (More, Please) 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z But the tension between keeping his songs brutal and softening their edges remains — can Bobby Shmurda live a gentler life but keep his music rough? Albums by Nick Jonas, Bobby Shmurda and New Basement Tapes 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z "Pacification" may now be softening dividing lines between communities in the favelas. Does Shakespeare work better outside Britain? 2012-05-19T11:00:01Z Heat radiated off the high strings in the second movement, before softening to a gentleness that surpassed that of the recent recording. In Cleveland, Schubert Outsings Even the Mighty ‘Otello’ 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z One recent Tuesday, Pelosi returned to her office after a vote and settled into a brocade armchair, softening as she started to talk about her children — "those little sweetie pies." ‘Makes going to work look easy’: Decades before she was House speaker, Nancy Pelosi had an even harder job 2019-02-12T05:00:00Z Once I removed myself from the process and turned it into a game I started softening toward him. Perspective | Ask Amy: Hikers encounter trail of rudeness 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z "Loki" is a beneficiary of our collective yen for rewritten histories and softening the image of evildoers. What "Loki," "Lucifer" and "Cruella" tell us about our love affair with rewriting ugly stories 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z Maybe it's not about love lessening over years, but about space and time softening the need for physical connections to those we still love deeply. Auctioning Freddie Mercury's things: As a fan, I'm heartbroken. As a widow, I understand completely 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z The usual hedging and filtering and softening and overall distortion that seems to happen automatically — even unconsciously — when black people attempt to speak about race to white people in public is absent. Ta-Nehisi Coates’s ‘Between the World and Me’ 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z The economy larger U.S. economy is creating jobs at a consistent pace, adding something like 200,000 jobs most months despite last month’s softening. Twitter CEO’s smarmy lay-off note reveals yet another tech industry Messiah complex: “The world needs a strong Twitter, and this is another step to get there” 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z The screen’s structure and softening effects are echoed at the back of the gallery in the atmospheric yet geometric blacks and grays of a painting by Mr. Childress. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z This was to compensate for the inevitable softening of edges and details in the plaster copy. Art Review: ‘John Rogers: American Stories’ at New-York Historical Society 2012-11-08T22:14:24Z Smith’s singing served as a softening agent, a means of humanizing precisely tooled machine beats. Sam Smith finds strength in vulnerability on 'In the Lonely Hour' 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z Finding commonalities will bring a lightness, a smile and kind eyes, thus softening both of your hearts toward each other and lessening the need to play favorites. Perspective | My granddaughter says I am playing favorites. How do I stop? 2020-03-30T04:00:00Z We settled on a Sunday afternoon, and in the hopes of softening her resolve, I offered to prepare a simple lunch. The frittata that bought us a house 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Wilson lends his signature vocal harmonies to the bouncy “Falling Apart,” softening Wyatt’s accusations as the latter wonders, “How did you get so cold?” Emile Haynie tells his own story on 'We Fall' 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Mueller's portrayal provides this overeager show with an emotional core, softening the musical with a touching genuineness. 'Waitress' serves up a slice of star power in Jessie Mueller 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z This is a persistent theme on this album: borrowing styles and approaches from black music, then softening them enough to where Ms. Swift can credibly attempt them. Taylor Swift Is a 2017 Pop Machine on ‘Reputation,’ but at What Cost? 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z But Tison bristled at the idea that a comedy night by and for L.G.B.T.Q. comedians represents a radical departure from comedy at large or a softening of jokes. Five Nonbinary Comics on This Moment: ‘I’m Not Some New Buzzword’ 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z “Finding Neverland” is taking over the Lunt-Fontanne, a prime theater for musicals, from “Motown: The Musical,” a hit that has had softening ticket sales lately and will close in January. 'Finding Neverland' to Open on Broadway in April 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z Today, businesses – possibly aware of the class connotations – promote their services with more euphemistic words; it’s now about “softening” your accent not changing it and speaking “clearly”, not correctly. The rise of ‘accent softening’: why more and more people are changing their voices 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z "Materials are light, their volumes softening and stretching, colors bring freshness, and trompe-l'oeil creates seductive flesh-revealing juxtapositions," the French lifestyle brand said in a statement at the show. Designers flash flesh at New York's Fashion Week 2013-09-07T22:30:15Z He’ll be compensated this time around, and there are now investors backing Noyes up, softening the personal financial impact on the couple. Red Truck is rolling out another bakery — and thousands of holiday baked goods 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z One moment, the art world was bemoaning Sotheby’s poor Impressionist and modern sale on Monday evening as confirmation of a softening of demand. Impressionist and Modern Works at Christie’s Stir Little Excitement 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z You’ll appreciate those kids, though, and their softening effect on a script that favors cool implacability over human warmth and staged tableaus over natural movement. Review: ‘Phantom Detective,’ a Dawdling South Korean Noir 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z "These promote gut health by helping to clean the gastrointestinal tract while softening stool and helping to maintain a healthful internal environment," Meacham explains. The best vegetables for your health, according to nutritionists 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z While he predicts a short-term softening in prices in Portland, Bellingham and Eugene, he believes that limits to growth and continued in-migration will keep demand high. Tomorrow's Real Estate Trouble Spots 2010-04-27T17:00:00Z “Oh I always vote for you,” the man said, softening. Do Jewish New Yorkers care about identity politics? Jerry Nadler hopes so. 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z There’s no such softening, however, in the frighteningly polished and deftly performed assault on good taste that is the stand-up routine of Amy Schumer. Critic?s Notebook: Female Comedians Are Confidently Breaking Taste Taboos 2011-11-15T21:38:24Z McCarthy makes us feel for her without softening her anti-social abrasiveness, but likable? What's not to love? The new wave of 'unlikable' women in film 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z According to iPhone users on social media, the new camera is automatically softening and smoothing skin — but experts seem to think it’s due to the camera’s new computational photography features. 'Beautygate'? iPhone users claim newest model is automatically smoothing skin in selfies 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z But last week, The Post rewrote the article’s headline, softening “conspiracy theory” to “fringe theory” and noting that scientists have “disputed” it rather than “debunked” it. The media called the ‘lab leak’ story a ‘conspiracy theory.’ Now it’s prompted corrections — and serious new reporting. 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z Sturdy, winter vegetables — cauliflower, cabbages, root vegetables, winter squash, hardy greens — work particularly well because they won't turn to mush as they're softening. Three hearty winter braises to tackle in 30ish minutes 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z All this is drawn by Vallgren without apology or any interest in softening. ‘The Merman’ review: A magical fish story that’s this big 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z Ms. Ogbuaga, unrecognizable from her lingerie-clad turn in “The Qualms,” acquits herself the best, endowing Abasiama with fierce strength and irreproachable dignity, though occasional softening would help to vary the character. Review: ‘Sojourners,’ About Nigerians Assimilating to Life in the U.S. 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z I started to understand what others had always described: the softening of edges that certainty affords us. Are Bitcoins More Real Than Boyfriends? 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z Renoir’s brush strokes act like a kind of fabric steamer, wilting bustles and softening crisp pleats. Art Review: Renoir?s Full-Length Paintings at the Frick Collection 2012-02-09T13:00:00Z Irregularly shaped Pennsylvania flagstones and rugged Western Maryland boulders outline the pool, further softening the area. Country house or city house, there’s a way to extend living space outdoors 2015-06-23T04:00:00Z Kent molds his upraised hand like a sculptor working clay, softening it, curving it and slightly separating his fingers. Julie Kent, sweeping the Washington Ballet forward 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Liquid Nails, a manufacturer of construction adhesives, suggests softening the adhesive so it’s easier to scrape off. How to replace a kitchen drawer 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z Ms. Foster personalized “I Fall in Love Too Easily” by softening its attitude of romantic self-pity to make it a more modern statement. Review: Stars Pay Tribute to Frank Sinatra 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z “That’s what I loved about Atlanta, man,” he said, his voice softening. Reintroducing Sam Sanders 2022-07-29T04:00:00Z The city was at its loveliest in the spring sunshine, with budding leaves and blossoms softening the gnarled stonework. Design: Erupting Beauty at Furniture Show 2010-04-18T16:11:00Z But I do miss sensations, the jostling when I run, the tightening across my chest, the softening in the tub. My daughter’s piercing 2013-09-05T23:00:00Z Uninformed opinions are the easiest and most amusing to hold – they are not weighed down by uncertainty and their edges are firm, with no flicker of nuance or softening of affection. My verdict on books I haven't read 2012-07-29T20:30:01Z The Guardian’s Anna Jones shares his preference: “As time goes by, maybe I am softening to the kitsch of it all,” she wrote in a recent piece. Don’t Let Naysayers Ruin Dining Out on Valentine’s Day 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z I have become more popular without softening my viewpoints. Still Waters 2010-12-04T00:03:00Z Essentially we watch them grow up, over the years; their personalities both softening and forming. 'One Day' misses the boat 2011-08-18T23:26:07Z He is a better and more natural singer than Kanye and Drake, who are his forerunners in softening the borders between musical categories. The Sound of Hope: Chance the Rapper 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z The image of Brian scrolling through his emails, though, wouldn’t jibe with the dewy romanticism that clings to this movie, softening every edge and attenuating its bids at emotional honesty. Review: ‘5 to 7,’ a New York Romance, With Nostalgia as Star 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z But the Wall Street Journal helpfully surmised that “Mrs. Clinton’s status as a new grandmother could prove helpful, softening the image of a veteran politician who is often seen through a partisan lens.” Hillary Clinton won’t be “President Nana” 2014-04-18T14:14:00Z He was worried that he’d hate it, but, to his relief, “the play was very moving,” he said, his voice softening. The Unclassifiable Essays of Eliot Weinberger 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z While I’ve been hardening up my skiing, the resort and Teton Village have been softening. Jackson Hole, Wyoming: The summit of scary has one luxurious landing Some items, even in the surest artist’s hands, even tempered by the softening distance of time, will always resist explanation, reproduction, or balm. The People v. O. J. Simpson Will Be with Us Forever 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z Slashes of kimchi-infused aioli introduce a hum of heat without softening the crust. At Kichin in Brooklyn, Korean Fried Chicken and Mighty Rice Balls 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Yet despite this softening, the film is sensitive to the strain of midlife dating and the chore of sustaining sobriety when surrounded by heavy drinkers. Movie Review: ?Come On Eileen,? a Debut Feature by Finola Geraghty 2012-03-23T04:11:55Z In rehearsals Mr. Wheeldon, like several other choreographers, repeatedly emphasized naturalism and a softening of academic steps. City Ballet Readies Architecture of Dance Festival 2010-04-24T02:16:00Z Perhaps this character assassination is softening the blow for when the young actor will be taken from us. "House of the Dragon": The assassination of Rhaenyra's character 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z The brittle, dry cookies absorb the moisture of the cream, softening into cake, while the whipped cream stiffens up into a plush snowdrift of frosting that’s just barely firm enough to slice. A Retro Icebox Pie Gets a Vibrant Makeover 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z Nietzsche’s father died early, from “softening of the brain,” after suffering years of debilitating headaches and periodic muteness. A Life of Nietzsche Turns the Spotlight on an Idol Long Misunderstood 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z The story worked in two ways: For the reader and fan, it was appealingly revealing; for Mr. McCartney, who’s been famous so long he is more sculpture than human, it was a welcome softening. R.I.P., the Celebrity Profile 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z That is also the case with Mr. Gregory, who took over “Meet the Press” after Tim Russert’s death in 2008 and is an expert at softening tough questions with button-down congeniality. The TV Watch: Christiane Amanpour Shows Candor on ABC?s ?This Week? 2010-08-01T21:44:00Z Sorry is simply another way of downplaying our power, of softening what we do, to seem nice. Why Women Should Stop Apologizing All the Time 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z It’s a fortunate combination, and his processing of those influences places him at the intersection of several recent movements, particularly the softening of hip-hop and the casual hip-hopification of pop. Critic?s Notebook: Bruno Mars in Ascension 2010-10-05T22:58:00Z He was most brutal on celebrities in the crowd, softening them up with a few jabs before throwing a haymaker. Why ‘Def Comedy Jam’ Gets No Respect 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z But oftentimes, you just want a pile of greasy, softening chips, not glassy crunch down to the last bite. How to eat: chips 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z The innovation seemed like a humanizing one, a softening of the hard emphasis on G.P.A.s and S.A.T.s. The Poisonous Reach of the College-Admissions Process 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Did you ever think about softening your work? Talking with the porn-inspired artist whose work we mostly can’t show you 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Zarnow says that Abzug, who lost 25 pounds for her campaign, made a mistake in softening her feisty image: “It allowed the contest to become a choice between feminine and masculine leadership.” The Pioneering Bella Abzug 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Unfortunately, I also noted a softening of the customarily crisp upper-body lines in the opening and other parts, and somewhat less charisma and expressive urgency in the “Wade in the Water” section. Review | 60 years on, Alvin Ailey’s dancers take the stage — and prove why the company is unlike any other 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z Late style often suggests a softening, a mellowing, a philosophical remove. Adrienne Kennedy, Playwright: Still Quiet, Still Bold, Still Furious 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z It developed a more sophisticated approach to currency hedging after the 2008 global financial crisis, softening the initial Brexit blow, but in October it too had to raise prices. For London's food and wine businesses, Brexit has a bitter taste 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z Bruni’s strategy for softening the sexism is to make Wolfe’s Rosemary a predatory match for Finch. Review | ‘How to Succeed’ is a tired musical whose sexist humor is a little tired, too. 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Together they emit a wall of scent, sweet but impassable, that hits you when you open the door, softening you up, so to speak, for the overwhelming visual. Orchids Take Their Star Turn at the New York Botanical Garden 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Ms. McCormick, brandishing a skillful if overstated British accent, radiates lissome glamour as Lynn, her natural ease softening the character’s stereotypical facade. Theater Review: ‘Ten Chimneys,’ About Lunts, at Theater at St. Clement’s 2012-10-04T20:42:51Z An abundant vegetarian antipasti included olives and roasted peppers, along with grilled and marinated carrots, cippolini and eggplant, all fresh and vibrant, though the eggplant needed a little more softening. Picolinos, an Italian restaurant in northwest Seattle, offers several dining experiences under one roof 2010-04-29T20:08:00Z In other words, Mr. Wilson’s Krapp wears his rue — and his vanity — with a difference, and there’s something affecting in this softening of the physical dimensions of memory. Review: ‘Krapp’s Last Tape,’ a Melancholy Tone Poem 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z Her essays felt like aged Lucinda Williams’ songs, the rawness sanded down, the comedy born of wisdom softening the angst, but the voice still frank and strong. Nora Ephron: Remembering Everything 2012-06-27T08:30:05Z So when a grizzling baby is brought onto a bus where Rosie is sitting, we see only her softening reaction to it. ‘The Body Remembers’ Review: One Prospers, the Other Doesn’t 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z As you rub on the refinisher with a cloth or steel wool, you also remove the softening finish. How to restore sun-bleached shutters 2018-04-06T04:00:00Z Now, she mixes hues by hand, infusing a peroxide base with three or four shades, softening it with vitamin E oil and jojoba oil. Comedian Julio Torres Changes His Hair Color (Again) 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z But it is balanced by moving sympathy for other characters, and the sneaky, skilled acting of Lyle-Newton, who without softening Ned’s ire also honors the depth of his concern and commitment. ‘The Normal Heart’ still delivers passion and fury 2014-01-21T02:25:41Z Projections showed ticket sales gradually softening and the lavish show facing at least a few months in the red; the show would be in real trouble by the end of 2013. Disney's 'Aladdin' to sweep into Broadway 2013-01-23T02:31:05Z I don’t remember if my anger was softening or maybe it was just a cool relief that his fury had passed. A little room to write 2012-08-17T00:00:00Z There's a strange gift to death, and that's the softening of memory. Now that my mother's dead, we're closer than we've ever been 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z According to Lowndes, this will cause a lot of subconscious reactions in your body, from the softening of your eyebrows to the positioning of your toes. 7 Body Language Tricks to Make People Like You 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z Wines that are more tannic or acidic tend to hold up longer, since acids and tannins can often use some softening before they taste best. How long does that open bottle of wine last, really? 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z "I had a dream," he sings, softening for a second, "I dreamed it for you, Dad, it wasn't for me, Dad."Kurt starts spitting the words. Glad to be Glee 2011-01-06T20:30:01Z Burniss Earl Travis’s fortified bass and the swarming force of Mr. Brown’s drums work as a kind of magnetic therapy, softening your senses and opening your ears. Justin Brown Is a Monster on Drums. Now He’s a Bandleader, Too. 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z Ms. Driscoll’s simple maypole dance is sweet — innocent, not childish — and reveals a softening in her canvas. Dance Review: Faye Driscoll Draws In the Audience at Danspace 2014-03-10T20:40:05Z Desperation did not breed lofty ideals: the riots were provoked by a softening of the laws against Catholics. I depict a riot 2011-08-09T13:28:10Z “I really didn’t expect this,” he said, his Army doctor demeanor softening with sadness. When I parented my father 2013-03-04T23:57:00Z Later, hip-hop birthed its own class of singers — tough talkers with smooth edges — who did the work of softening that the samples once did while serving up more simpatico subject matter. Bryson Tiller and Other Singers Are Bringing Hip-Hop Into R&B 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z And under the attentive direction of Mr. Esbjornson, the flawless cast brings a rounded quality to each character, softening any stock attributes with emotional precision and, where possible, sharp humor. | 'Gabriel': World War II Melodrama at Atlantic Theater Company 2010-05-14T03:55:00Z Neither one — chunks of dark chocolate softening over just-grilled bread; a whole navel orange poached in sugar syrup and then chilled — was anybody’s idea of elegant, but they were somebody’s idea of good. The Ice Cream Sundae Must Be Stopped 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Big Bluestem, Tufted Hairgrass, Chinese silvergrass, and Golden Oats are all recommended, and these ornamental grasses are great for softening hardscapes, edging garden beds, or even creating a bit of privacy in your yard. 6 ways to add a touch of wildness to your garden 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z It also helps improve the wine’s texture by softening rough tannins. Not all wines are vegan. Here’s how to find ones that are. 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z As my wife and I munched and sipped, our eyes took in the view beyond the vineyard, phalanx upon phalanx of high rounded hills fading from green to gray in the softening light. The Wilder Side of Carmel 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z Often it feels as if the pros are softening to match the naturalism of the rookies, more than the other way around. Jennifer Venditti Will See You Now 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z And to achieve his longed-for softening of the American heart, we will eventually need new ideas, and a new language large enough to hold them. Obama and the Collapse of Our Common American Language 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z News reports and U.N. memos describe Abe arguing for canceling the agreement and seeking to compromise with the congressional committees in hopes of softening the damage they might do. Unraveling my family's Cold War mystery 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z On the Web, you’ll find advice about softening polyurethane glue with denatured alcohol, acetone or more powerful organic solvents. What to do when a DIY repair leads to a mishap with polyurethane glue 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Apples and shallots hit the pan first and roast, softening slightly, before being tossed with rosemary and whole-grain mustard. Sweet and Savory Meet in This Sheet-Pan Dinner 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z Two years ago, the Museums Association significantly altered its policy, softening its attitude towards the protection of the collection. Hands off our local museum collections 2011-01-14T18:30:38Z The fennel roasts along with the fish, softening slightly. For a Silkier Salmon, Turn Down the Heat 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z These plastic bottles and softening cakes were once a boring household staple, little considered, casually tossed in the supermarket cart along with toothpaste and paper towels. When Did Soap, Once Simple, Get So Complicated? 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z To all this fussing, Ms. Elliott has been a more than willing accomplice, and why they have got along so well may have less to do with his softening than with her being equally fanatic. Tony Kushner, at Peace? Not Exactly. But Close. 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Just as in the classic stovetop version, the vegetables cook on a sheet pan, softening and gracefully absorbing generous amounts of olive oil while their juices mingle, turning fragrant and complex. Ratatouille, Simplified and Just as Satisfying 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z More tangerine wedges cook alongside the bird in the same pan, their piths softening in the sauce that lacquers the bird. In This Roasted Orange Chicken, Every Part of the Fruit Shines 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Sometimes it’s possible to scrape off carpet adhesive after softening it with a heat gun. How to restore a yellowed plastic drawer front 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z “That meant keeping some existing industrial elements, such as exposed structural beams and sprinkler pipes,” he said, “but also softening the space so it had an almost residential feel.” Yael Sonia's Luxe New York Showroom 2014-02-20T05:00:00Z “He understood about not softening what’s difficult. He takes a child’s point of view seriously, which is what I do. And he’s unafraid of bleeding genres together.” The Imagination of ‘A Monster Calls’ 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z But then at the Country Music Association Awards this month, she did something unexpected, softening her delivery and finding the creases in the song, as if Beyoncé were whispering to her from the wings. Playlist: Cover to Cover: The Why and Wherefore 2010-11-20T19:40:00Z The assumed end to the story would be Mel taming her master and Bors softening in turn — the child become parent. These Books Let Kids Fight Their Own Battles 2018-11-09T05:00:00Z Four different-sized pans sat next to a flabby wad of softening goat cheese still in its plastic jacket. Take back your lunch hour (all of it!) 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z “An employer might send somebody for accent softening, and actually what they mean is that the employee’s voice doesn’t quite sound formal.” The rise of ‘accent softening’: why more and more people are changing their voices 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z The flip side of the “softening” charge was that his music was still slow to catch on with black audiences in the United States. ‘Marley’ rising up in Baltimore 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z Harry’s “face softening” look implied “love”, while “equal parenting is probably on the cards”. Meghan has given birth to a raft of royal experts 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z But by the end, Baby’s love has transformed Johnny, softening the formidable chip on his shoulder with her mighty blowtorch of feminine wish-fulfillment. 30 Years Later Patrick Swayze Still Stuns in 'Dirty Dancing' 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z She spoke of softening the movement’s image: “One can become vegan in stages – there are no rules and you are only answerable to your own conscience.” The unstoppable rise of veganism: how a fringe movement went mainstream 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z It looked genuinely spectacular, a solitary moment that even the most implacable opponent of the monarchy might have felt themselves softening at least a little to the event. Queen's diamond jubilee concert a tough gig for rock and royalty 2012-06-05T08:14:18Z Let's switch gears: For the past five days, the chatter at New York Fashion Week has been about softening the edges, but Marc Jacobs changed the conversation - as he often does - after going graphic. Black, white and printed all over at Fashion Week 2012-09-11T16:16:13Z But he admits that perhaps a certain softening, a certain willingness to let the past stay in the past, might not be a bad thing. Pierre Rougier, the Man With the Power to Say No 2012-02-08T17:31:42Z He added that he was not concerned about softening ticket sales for the show. ArtsBeat: 'King Kong' Producer Eyeing Spider-Man's Broadway Lair 2012-11-29T16:12:54Z The Royal, in turn, has influenced Mr. McGregor’s choreography, introducing a softening human touch to work that, according to longtime observers like Ms. Craine, has sometimes been dry, even didactic. 2010-02-06T04:38:00Z The series is able to end, pristine and in peak form, before the onset of implausible aging or the inevitable softening of characters that afflicts long-running sitcoms. ‘Derry Girls’: And Now Their Troubles Are Ended 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z But is that a softening of the commitment to the agreed plan? AUDIO: Newspapers' charter 'quite smart' 2013-05-04T07:27:09Z Often, rather than hard cuts away from interviews, the camera lingers for a second or two, capturing the softening of a pose. Review: A Wu-Tang Clan Documentary Captures the Group’s Wild Self-Invention 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z What’s harder is softening the edges of a character who is, at times, her own worst enemy. Review: ‘Ironbound’ Stars Marin Ireland as a Struggling Immigrant 2016-03-16T04:00:00Z The recipe harnesses the heat of the just-cooked grain to temper the spinach and onion in the dish, toning down their rawness and softening them slightly. This grain salad just might up the ante on tabbouleh 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z But he insists that he never considered softening the series’s most difficult scenes. Perspective | With ‘The Underground Railroad,’ Barry Jenkins looks squarely at Black trauma. And doesn’t blink. 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z But sometimes I come to a point that I planned as the end and it needs softening. Colm Tóibín 2013-02-19T18:17:50Z The colors are extraordinary, and they change, softening as the plant completes its seasonal growth spurt. The hellebore: Popular, early and now in a dazzling variety 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z It’s on an open, grassy plain, surrounded by peaks 1,200 metres high – sharp ridge-lines softening into rolling hills. 'My best travel discovery of 2016' 2016-12-24T05:00:00Z Despite our tragically riven society, museums, galleries and alternative spaces often reflected a softening of divisions and hierarchies with exhibitions that were less white, less male or less doctrinaire in historical view. The Best Art of 2016 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z As the album’s producer and chief instrumental multitasker, Mr. Leventhal creates a series of tasteful backdrops, softening and mellowing most of the songs. Critics? Choice: New CDs From Rick Ross, Marc Cohn, Frazey Ford 2010-07-18T21:21:00Z To add to the sense that attitudes might be softening in the UK as well as in Australia, the judges for this year's Orange prize shortlisted Attica Locke's thriller Black Water Rising. Could Miles Franklin turn the Booker prize to crime? 2010-06-25T12:21:00Z Trump’s unexpected softening on Wednesday gratified the affected media organizations, which nevertheless said that it had been unwarranted and antidemocratic in the first place. Trump lifts ban that excluded The Washington Post and other news media 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z It was in certain ways a softening of Mahler, sincere rather than saccharine or sarcastic. Music Review: A Conquering Climax to a Tribute to Mahler 2011-02-28T23:16:12Z It’s been braised for two hours, tugged apart and crisped in lard, its flavor betraying a softening touch of vinegar and musty sweetness from cumin and cloves. At Taqueria El Sinaloense, Regional Dishes Worth an Early Trip 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z But Sheen fought against softening his character to please viewers. 'Masters of Sex' artfully exposes a myth of masculinity 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Caused by lichens, a marriage of fungi and algae, the patches eat away at the sculptures, softening them to a clay-like consistency and deforming their features. Easter Islanders seek outside help for iconic statues 'leprosy' 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z Has Saturday's rampage inspired a measure of consensus and a softening of rhetoric among cable TV's more confrontational hosts? A tragedy in Tucson, and more arguing on talk TV 2011-01-11T11:16:06Z While dried chile peppers are softening in hot water, you can complete the shrimp filling. These enchiladas don’t require oven time 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z There’s a softening plea in his glowering eyes that seems to say: “I didn’t mean it. Get me out of this.” Theater Review: ‘King Lear,’ With Michael Pennington, Opens in Brooklyn 2014-03-28T02:00:01Z There are signs of a softening of the Frenchman’s demand for a renegotiation of the fiscal discipline treaty. “The Intouchables”: Racial comedy, French style 2012-05-22T20:45:00Z Her messages about softening damaging, self-critical views of ourselves and prioritizing emotional wellness by aligning it with our physical wellness can be healthy. America's curious political awakening to Marianne Williamson 2019-07-07T04:00:00Z “But the continuing claims data are pointing to some softening in labor demand, in line with what the Fed wants to see.” U.S. applications for jobless claims rise as labor market begins to show some signs of cooling 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z To get the impact you’re aiming for, West suggests softening or muting the color to get rich, intense color without the kids’ crayon box effect. Colorful comeback: Your grandparents’ pink bathroom is cool again | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z With global public opinion seemingly hardening against Israel, Americans appeared to be softening in their backing of the IDF campaign. Israel military says footage shows Hamas used hospital as base, arms depot 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The softening IV needle created by the research team is made up of liquid metal gallium that forms the hollow, mechanical needle frame encapsulated within an ultra-soft silicone material. An intravenous needle that irreversibly softens via body temperature on insertion? 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The U.S. and its allies must not jeopardize the possibility of a peace agreement by softening their support for Ukraine right now. Opinion: Kyiv's dark moment and America's fateful choice 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z In a 2006 earnings call, Daniel Murphy Jr., a retired admiral who was ATK’s CEO, explained that softening military demand would leave Lake City with excess capacity for the company to fill. Army Ammunition Plant Is Tied to Mass Shootings Across the U.S. 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Some investors said Powell's hawkish leaning on Thursday may have been the result of a recent softening of financial conditions after yields have tumbled in recent weeks. Wall Street looks to slippery open as Fed's Powell quells rate peak bets 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Some investors said Powell's hawkish leaning on Thursday may have been the result of a recent softening of financial conditions that has come as yields have tumbled in recent weeks. World stocks slip as Fed's Powell quells rate peak bets 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Biocompatibility of the softening IV needle was validated through in vivo studies in mice. An intravenous needle that irreversibly softens via body temperature on insertion? 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Equities have rallied on softening economic data, including the monthly payrolls report, and as U.S. S&P 500, Nasdaq snap winning streaks after Powell, Treasury auction 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z "But clearer signs of moderating wage growth and low inflation readings mean the Fed should not need to hike again in the current cycle, while waiting for softening economic conditions to emerge elsewhere," she wrote. Fed done raising rates; risk is for expected Q2 cut to be delayed, Reuters poll shows 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Morgan, said that in terms of the rising credit issues, "this looks consistent with a softening trajectory for consumer spending, but not a particularly bad one." NY Fed: US Q3 credit card debt up on strong economy, as credit woes tick higher 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Mr McKevitt said retailers were looking at ways of "softening the blow for shoppers", which had led to some "upping the ante on promotions". Food price rises slow to lowest in more than a year 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Researchers also showed possibility of integrating a customized ultra-thin temperature sensor with the softening IV needle to measure the on-site temperature which can further enhance patient's well-being. An intravenous needle that irreversibly softens via body temperature on insertion? 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The Fed has been hoping for softening there, which could take pressure off inflation without requiring many layoffs. Stock market today: Asian shares surge on hopes the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes are done 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z "It is still likely ... we will need to see some slower growth and some softening in the labor market ... to fully restore price stability," Powell said. Fed keeps rates unchanged, Powell hedges on possible end of tightening campaign 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, the Japanese currency had rebounded sharply by around 3 yen within minutes of softening beyond 150 to the dollar, a level seen by investors as a possible trigger for intervention. Japan did not intervene in forex market in past month, MOF data shows 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Their schedule seems to be softening, but the Cougs have to prove they can treat it that way. To beat ASU and end three-game slide, WSU Cougars will have to stop the run 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Ms. Li said the company had seen some “softening” in advertising spending in certain areas at the beginning of the conflict, and compared it to when Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Meta Posts 23% Growth as Ads Rebound, With Profit More Than Doubling 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z "With mortgage rates continuing to rise and homebuilder optimism surveys softening, we expect new sales to soften over the remainder of the year," said Doug Duncan, chief economist at Fannie Mae. US new home sales scale 19-month high as median price drops 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Still, Summit Insights Group analyst Kinngai Chan said softening orders in the automotive market, and not just the industrial market, were the reason for the dull forecast. Chipmaker TI forecasts dull fourth-quarter as industrial weakness deepens 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Chang said the government’s about-turn was not a softening of its stance. Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Support for the continuing costs of the Ukraine war effort was softening before the Hamas attacks. Biden declares Putin, Hamas threats to democracy in prime-time speech 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z For inflation to durably return to the Fed's 2% target, it "is likely to require a period of below-trend growth and some further softening in labor market conditions," Powell said. Fed's Powell: Strong economy may still require rate increases 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Signs of softening domestic travel demand have raised questions over whether consumers are cutting back on travel spending as household savings are being depleted and interest rates remain high. United Airlines forecasts weaker Q4 profit on higher costs 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Thermo Fisher has been struggling with softening demand for its life sciences offerings, which includes discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines, as its biotech clients face a funding crunch. Thermo Fisher Scientific to buy Olink in $3.1 billion deal 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z As the new week began, a thick, enveloping mist seeped over the hillside cemetery after midnight, filling the air with tiny droplets and softening the glare of floodlights illuminating the rows of new graves. 'I need to ask God why.' In Israel and Gaza, the scale of death overwhelms the living 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z “Signs indicate that pricing behavior is moving toward normal. ... A continued softening in demand conditions is creating an environment where firms are less able to pass through input cost increases.” Canadian firms see inflation easing somewhat amid flagging demand 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z “Signs indicate that pricing behavior is moving toward normal ... A continued softening in demand conditions is creating an environment where firms are less able to pass through input cost increases.” Canadians firms see inflation easing, sluggish demand - central bank survey 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z "The labour market softening is key to the Fed achieving its goal of returning inflation to target, and the hawks calling for at least another hike will be supported based on these numbers," Brandham said. Asian shares drop sharply as US price data revives rate hike jitters 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Any stopgap funding bill had been a nonstarter for hardline conservatives, but their position appeared to be softening. Plans to stop government shutdown prominent in tight race for House speaker 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z However, there were broad signs of softening in the service industry, which has underpinned the world's third-biggest economy over recent quarters amid weak global demand for its manufactured goods. Japan service activity growth slows down in September - PMI 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Tesla’s summertime deliveries of electric vehicles surged 27% from last year but still fell below analyst projections as Elon Musk’s car company navigated through softening customer demand as well as factory upgrades. Tesla 3Q sales rise 27% but fall short of analysts’ estimates due to price cuts and factory downtime 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z But there is no evidence to suggest China's approach is softening. What China's economic problems mean for the world 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Conscious of softening Western support for the expensive business of arming Ukraine, officials are billing expansion of Ukraine’s own arms industry as needed economic development for a war-tattered country. Western Leaders Urge Arms Manufacturing in Ukraine 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The Japanese currency has also been weakening sharply, but its softening has been tempered by fears that authorities might intervene to support the currency. Dollar retreats from 10-month high, heat still on yen, euro 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z "Forward-looking indicators from the survey suggest the potential for softening demand and activity over the coming months." Japan's factory activity shrinks, service sector growth slows in Sept - PMI 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The change reflected “softening momentum in domestic demand, headwinds from weaker global demand, and the property sector correction,” it said. Chinese officials voice faith in economy and keep interest rates steady as forecasts darken 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z She made progress by softening some of her more extreme views. Emmanuel Macron Re-Elected President of France 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z On the other hand, the possibility that the softening could mutate into recession remains a top concern. Wall Street moves sideways as investors await Fed 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z Medically, PEG 3350 is mainly sold in Australia through pharmacies in laxative and stool softening products. ‘Budget Ozempic’ Weight-Loss Trend Raises Safety Concerns 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z That gloomy prospect was not helped by some softening in the services sector, which has underpinned the world's third-biggest economy over recent quarters. Japan's factory activity shrinks, service sector growth slows in Sept - PMI 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z In early May a surge in new benefits claims to the highest level since October 2021 briefly led economists to conclude a long-awaited softening in the labor market was taking hold. US jobless aid programs bilked of up to $135 bln during COVID, watchdog says 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Ms. Le Pen made progress by softening some of her more extreme views. Emmanuel Macron Re-Elected President of France 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z All three major U.S. stock indexes started the session in negative territory, with Oracle Corp weighing on sentiment after the cloud services company forecast weaker-than-expected current quarter revenue, hinting at a broader softening of demand. Wall Street dips, the dollar strengthens as inflation data looms 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The unemployment rate has been edging above last year's 48-year low, indicating some softening in the jobs market, while basic earnings are rising at record pace. Take Five: Doves versus hawks 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Brent crude prices are up this week, but gains on recently robust U.S. data have been tempered by softening indicators of demand in Europe and China. Stocks stumble as 'dollar juggernaut' on a roll 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z "Beyond that, we would expect a softening to start in 2025." Reinsurance rates to rise in 2024, soften in 2025-Fitch analyst 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z South Korean shipments to China, a leading indicator of the latter’s imports, dropped just a fifth last month, softening from a decrease of 27.5% a month earlier. China's August exports, imports fall less than expected 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z All three main U.S. stock indexes logged gains in the previous week after data pointed to a softening labor market, boosting expectations that the Fed could pause its monetary tightening this month. Wall St slips as rising Treasury yields weigh, energy firms cap losses 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z All three main U.S. stock indexes logged gains in the previous week after a raft of data pointed to a softening labor market. Futures fall as rising yield, China services activity data weigh 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z "The soft landing crowd will be pleased that the labour market is softening without much stress at the moment," Deutsche Bank strategist Jim Reid. Shares rise, dollar loses some safe-have lustre as China mood brightens 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z It is up 0.08% on the week, overcoming price drops earlier in the week caused by softening economic data. Dollar gains after mixed jobs report 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Moreover, demand for Chinese exports has been softening as key trading partners have been grappling with rising living costs. Explainer: Why is China's economy slowing down and could it get worse? 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The data follows smaller-than-expected growth in private payrolls on Wednesday that signaled a softening labor market and drove the S&P 500 to a three-week closing high. S&P 500 climbs as inflation data fuels interest rate optimism 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The data follows a smaller-than-expected growth in private payrolls on Wednesday that signalled a softening labor market and drove the S&P 500 to a three-week closing high. Wall St gains as inflation data boosts rate-pause hopes 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Private payrolls on Wednesday clocked a 52.3% monthly drop, adding to signs of a softening in the labour market, while second-quarter GDP was also revised lower. Shares limp toward biggest monthly drop since February 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Gulf coast counterbalanced concerns over softening global demand. Wall St gains, Treasury yields drop as data raises potential for Fed pause 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Industry is already in recession and services are also softening, with both survey and hard indicators coming below expectations. ECB rate pause now may be too early: policymaker 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z Powell has repeatedly said that returning inflation to the Fed's 2% target would likely require some softening in the job market. Factbox: Highlights of Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z BI has been trying to balance currency stability, keeping inflation in check and maintaining growth momentum in Southeast Asia's largest economy as exports fall amid softening commodity prices. Bank Indonesia holds rates steady, plans new way to attract inflows 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z “We did see a softening in trends in July and are adjusting our 2023 outlook to allow us to best compete for price-sensitive consumers,” President and CEO Mary Dillon said in a statement. Foot Locker lowers full-year outlook again, pauses dividend as 2Q sales fall on cautious consumers 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Taken together with the broader softening of economic growth and weak consumer confidence, the latest data underlines the continued pressure faced by policymakers to ramp up their support measures. China's new home prices fall for first time this year 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z And American support for the effort has been slowly softening. Biden will ask Congress for $13B to support Ukraine, $12B for disaster fund, an AP source says 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Executives said U.S. hotel rooms may become more expensive due to lack of supply, but softening demand may moderate that effect. Rising prices for travel do not appear to be curbing wanderlust 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z "While the data does not support a rate hike from the Fed’s next policy meeting on 20 September, the central bank will likely want to see further softening." Futures rise following turbulent week; U.S. inflation in focus 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z "We believe this is further evidence of softening in U.S. travel demand trends while international growth continues to outperform," Wedbush analyst Scott Devitt said in a note. Gloomy Spirit, Expedia reports drag travel stocks lower on demand slowdown fears 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Some manufacturers have been calling for a softening of the rules, and as first reported by the Politico website, Ms Badenoch has passed on their concerns to her cabinet colleagues. Rishi Sunak: I care about reaching net zero carbon emissions 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The legacy McCrae had to pull into adult life is here told honestly, the author’s lyrical writing heightening the facts and feelings rather than softening them. 10 books to add to your reading list in August 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z By the end of this year, early next year, we will see a significant softening in the labor market that will help bring inflation down to the Fed’s 2% target. Insider Q&A: An economist who sees a recession coming despite economy’s resilience so far 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z “It’s going to cause some softening and some pockets of overbuilding, but it’s not going to fundamentally resolve the housing shortage or the affordability problem for renters across the U.S.” A boom in apartment construction is helping to curb rents but not all renters will benefit 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z In the Senate, Mr. Craig engineered an amendment softening the impact, and Mr. Barr worked the House, earning them praise at an N.R.A. board meeting as “two people that put our best foot forward.” The Secret History of Gun Rights: How Lawmakers Armed the N.R.A. 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Shell's Chief Executive Wael Sawan said the company showed "strong operational performance... despite a lower commodity price environment", while TotalEnergies' Chief Patrick Pouyanne said the quarter showed a "softening oil and gas environment." Shell, TotalEnergies profits slump as oil, gas prices cool after bumper 2022 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Critics said the action signaled a softening of broadcasts on communist China. China-Russia alliance poses a danger, Pacific commander warns 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z July's reading showed the sixth straight month of growth but was restrained by softening conditions in the service sector. U.S. business activity growth slows as services soften 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z "We noted a softening in close-in fares in late June and early July," Chief Executive Michael O'Leary added in a statement. Ryanair Q1 profits soar, cuts FY passenger forecast on Boeing delays 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z "Amid the macroeconomic backdrop of sluggish global growth and a softening consumer, Tesla has been cutting prices several times to try to preserve demand," said Victoria Scholar, head of investment at Interactive Investor. Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures fall after Q2 reports by Tesla, Netflix 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z In contrast to June's softening building numbers, sentiment in the rate-sensitive building sector has continued to improve - indicating the recent flurry of construction could be durable, despite relatively tight credit conditions and high mortgage rates. Strong US apartment construction suggests slide in rental costs 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Deep-pocketed foundations and the state stepped up and raised $800 million in what came to be known as the “Grand Bargain,” softening cuts to city pensions and placing the artwork in a charitable trust. The architect of Detroit’s bankruptcy filing 10 years ago says it was the best fix for a broken city 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The U.K. position, however, appears to be softening. Microsoft and UK regulators want more time to work on $69 billion Activision deal 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Still, analysts noted that any softening in approach remained limited to economic or business policies that do not involve China’s national security, which has become a defining feature of Chinese policy in recent years. One Reason China Is Willing to Engage Again: Its Troubled Economy 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z “Incoming data suggest that inflation is softening, falling to its lowest annual rate in more than two years,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Average long-term US mortgage rate surged to nearly 7% this week to highest level since November 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the report largely dovetailed with other recent data suggesting upward pressure on prices was softening. US economic activity rose slightly in recent weeks, Fed survey shows 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z In a statement, Volkswagen's U.S. sales arm said "we have seen some softening in EV sales in the U.S. recently" as supply chain bottlenecks have eased, allowing for increased production. US EV market struggles with price cuts and rising inventories 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z A group representing major automakers including the Detroit Three called for significantly softening requirements, calling the EPA proposal "neither reasonable nor achievable." UAW wants EPA to soften vehicle emissions plan 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Some surveys showed a slight softening of Trump’s support after he was indicted in the classified documents case. Trump stays home as Republican presidential candidates march in July 4 parades in key states 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The companies' sales surge point to how they are so far managing to stay ahead of their competition even as overall auto sales slow in China amid a softening economy. Tesla, BYD's China deliveries hit record high in Q2 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Adding to pressure, annual profits at industrial firms in China, the world's second-biggest oil consumer, extended a double-digit decline in the first five months as softening demand squeezed margins. Oil prices ease on fears of more rate hikes denting fuel demand 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Annual profits at China's industrial firms extended a double-digit decline in the first five months as softening demand squeezed margins. Morning Bid: Cold reality of 'higher for longer' sets in 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Officials “need to see more softening in labor market conditions,” he added. Top Central Bankers Expect More Rate Increases Amid Stubborn Inflation 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Profits at China's industrial firms extended a double-digit decline in the first five months as softening demand squeezed margins, increasing pressure for more policy support to bolster a stuttering post-COVID economic recovery. Morning Bid: G4 central bankers speak, chips wars rumble 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Many economists expect policymakers to deliver more support measures to stabilise the economy as it faces pressure at home and softening demand in its major overseas markets. China's tumbling industrial profits deepens economic gloom 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z He is facing headwinds such as low approval ratings and persistent, though softening, inflation. Biden to outline $40B to increase ‘must-have’ internet access 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Cost pressures, however, continued to ease with input price inflation softening to a 22-month low. Japan's factory activity hampered by weak demand - PMI 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Since the June decision, Canada unexpectedly shed jobs in May, a possible first sign of a softening in the labour market. Bank of Canada to gauge need for further rate hikes based on data - minutes 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z “Reducing inflation is likely to require a period of below-trend growth and some softening of labor market conditions,” he said. Fed’s Powell: More rate hikes are likely this year to fight still-high inflation 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z In that narrative, for which Fed Chair Jerome Powell has expressed some sympathy, cooling inflation requires softening in the labor market, which may in turn require further policy tightening. Supply chain hangover still feeding inflation -SF Fed paper 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Despite his bullishness, Bangladesh, like many other countries in Asia, is softening on coal. Why a Huge Coal Power Plant in Bangladesh Keeps Running Out of Coal 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Barkin said he did believe that demand in the U.S. is now "softening." Fed's Barkin says "comfortable doing more" if inflation does not fall 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The announcement that Ukrainian pilots will start training on the F16s marked a softening of the Biden administration’s long resistance to giving Kyiv the sophisticated fighter planes for fear of provoking Russia. Austin: Ukraine’s fight with Russia a marathon rather than a sprint 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Factories in both regional surveys reported input price pressures - a key indicator of inflation - were softening now and were expected to continue doing so. Outlook brightens among US Northeast manufacturers 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The trade data also showed imports fell 9.9% in the year to April, down for the second straight month on softening commodity prices, versus the median estimate for a 10.3% decrease. Japan exports grow unexpectedly on solid car sales, global demand still uneven 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z “Reducing inflation is likely to require... some softening of labor market conditions,” Powell said in his most recent news conference, following the Fed’s latest interest rate hike on May 3. Column: Wage growth doesn't drive inflation. So why is the Fed out to crush workers? 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian military is using what it learns in these assaults to strike Russian artillery positions, said Mr. Samus, softening up defenses for an actual breakthrough battle that will come later. With Probes of Russian Lines, Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Takes Shape 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z “We began to see softening at higher price points, which previously had been relatively insulated, and lower price points remained under pressure,” Joan Hilson, Signet’s finance chief, said during Thursday’s call. What All the Single Ladies (and Men) Say About the Economy 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Russian military bloggers described them as part of Moscow’s efforts to derail the counteroffensive by softening Ukraine’s air defenses and destroying Western weapons and ammunition intended for the campaign. Counteroffensive? Probing defenses? What’s playing out on Ukraine’s battlefields? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Exports have been one of the few bright spots for the Chinese economy over the past few years but new orders have been falling in recent months amid softening global demand. Analysis: China's yuan may slip further to aid economic recovery - analysts 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z "That is a softening effect and is this the mythical soft landing? Looks like that." US payrolls rise more than expected in May 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Given the demands of green technology and the imperative to lower carbon emissions, many environmental groups are softening their stance on critical-mineral mining, Barbanell says. Major U.S. geological survey aims to uncover minerals critical for batteries and microchips 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Investor enthusiasm has ebbed with softening economic indicators and a global backdrop of rising political tension and falling growth. Small investors are souring on China's recovery 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Despite a faltering economy, Erdogan won the election, in part by softening the effects of inflation with public spending that experts say is unsustainable, including minimum wage and pension increases. What 5 more years of Erdogan’s rule means for Turkey 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Sebaceous glands are exocrine glands which produce, a mixture of lipids and waxy substances: lubrication, water-proofing, softening and antibactericidal actions are among the many functions of sebum. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Molecular genetic technology was used to slow down the process of softening and rotting caused by fungal infections, which led to increased shelf life of the GM tomatoes. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Mr. Rushdie on Monday took aim at publishers who are softening language in books by authors such as Roald Dahl and Ian Fleming. Author Salman Rushdie warns that West is closing in on free speech 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Even before the strike, the TV industry was seeing signs of a softening ad market amid uncertainty about the broader economy. Writers' strike picket lines spoil television's upfront advertising party for NBCUniversal and Fox 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Werner Salzmann, the president of the Security Policy Commission said the committee’s main interest in softening export controls was ensuring the viability of the Swiss defense industry. Swiss parliamentary panel seeks easing of export controls on weaponry 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z I found myself softening to him with every turning page. A writer apologized to me — 23 years later. A 'waterfall' of memories ensued 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z However, that could come to an end as inflation, softening home prices, and a cooling economy pose risks to credit growth and asset quality. Westpac H1 profit jumps on higher interest rates, flags second-half margin pressures 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z The administration saw the oil production cut — which boosted oil prices — as softening the financial blow on another OPEC+ member, Russia, caused by U.S. and Western sanctions imposed on Moscow for its war in Ukraine. Biden dispatching top aide to meet with Saudi crown prince 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Thursday the central bank's baseline scenario sees the labor market softening as growth slows, easing wage pressures and business price-setting behavior. Canada adds more jobs than expected in April; jobless rate unchanged at 5.0% 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The bank's baseline scenario sees the labor market softening as growth slows, easing wage pressure and business price-setting behavior, Macklem said. Bank of Canada may hike rates further if inflation gets stuck above 2% - Macklem 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Several factors, including higher prices, softening consumer demand across products and services, and weak markets, have forced companies to pull back on advertising spending. Paramount Global revenue disappoints on slow subscriber growth, weak ad market 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z A fourth board member noted, however, that domestic demand was "still sound" in contrast to softening external demand, and that raising interest rates would not affect weakening overseas demand for Taiwanese goods. Taiwan central bank may keep raising interest rates, minutes show 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z "The strong holiday tourism data, together with the still-solid April services PMI, bode well for consumption and services recovery in coming months, despite the softening in manufacturing growth momentum," wrote Goldman Sachs in a note. China's holiday tourism rebound to pre-COVID levels boosts outlook 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Lithium producer Albemarle Corp cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday despite posting a better-than-expected quarterly earnings, citing softening prices for the metal used to make electric vehicle batteries. Corteva raises sales outlook after topping quarterly profit estimates 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z The survey’s measure of services industry employment slipped to 50.8 from 51.3 in March, another sign that the labor market was softening. U.S. services sector grows steadily in April -ISM survey 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Republican activists are hoping to capitalize on those moments of pushback, as well as longer-term softening of support for the monarchy. ‘Not My King’ protests are now the norm at King Charles III’s events 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z The Fed has been hoping for a softening employment market as a signal that inflation is easing. This Week in Business 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z More than 40 auto brands including BYD have followed Tesla in cutting prices on electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles since January in the face of softening demand in the world's largest auto market. BYD lowers starting price for Seagull electric hatchback 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z While G.M.’s U.S. sales rose in the first quarter, signs of softening consumer demand in the broader market have started to appear. G.M.’s Profits Fell 18.5 Percent in the First Quarter 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The Seattle area’s softening office market just got a little softer. Tableau shrinks Seattle-area offices as owner Salesforce cuts costs 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Then, just as the judge was swearing in the jury, hard lines started softening. How Hard Lines in Fox-Dominion Deal Talks Suddenly Softened 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The broader job market may feel a ripple effect from “softening demand for real estate and the other things that new migrants need,” Vigdor said. WA hiring dragged down by tech and building slumps, office market fears 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z She noted the Senate has amended certain bills, including softening some of the language in a bill to regulate diversity and inclusion programs on college campuses. How DeSantis became Florida’s most powerful governor in a generation 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Their forecast of continued softening was not enough to keep the Fed from raising interest rates again. Economy stumbled after banking crisis, stirring renewed recession fears 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Changes were made in 2012 to make the course safer, including softening some of the fences, after two horses died in the Grand National that year and in 2011. Arrests made in animal rights plot to disrupt Grand National 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z Two weeks of relative calm are encouraging investors to pick up the "Buy Europe" baton once more, motivated by cheap valuations, signs that China's reopening is boosting European firms, a weak dollar and softening inflation. Analysis: European stocks: A global investor's new best friends 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Wednesday's inflation report adds to recent indicators suggesting the Fed's aggressive campaign to control decades-high inflation is softening the economy and affecting prices. Goldman Sachs no longer expects Fed rate hike in June 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Bank failures, fast inflation, elevated mortgage payments and a softening labor market, especially in high-income sectors such as tech, could see tourists keep discretionary spending in check. Hotel rooms over $500 a night are too much even for rich travelers 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z The job market appears to be finally showing some signs of softening, more than a year after the Federal Reserve began an aggressive campaign to cool inflation by steadily raising its benchmark borrowing rate. Applications for jobless aid rising but still at low levels 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z If Friday's U.S. payrolls report shows signs that the labor market is softening, the doves may soon be out-muscling the hawks - in Washington and beyond. Marketmind: ASIA RBA steady, RBNZ hawk shock, next up RBI 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The hope is that a softening in the number of openings could take some pressure off inflation without having to throw many people out of work. Asian shares mixed after Wall St dips on weak economic data 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Rodrigo Catril, a senior currency strategist at currency strategist at National Australia Bank, said the decline in job openings confirms the softening in U.S. labour demand, with further declines expected over coming months. Dollar struggles near 2-month low on weak data; focus on RBNZ 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z "When you raise rates there's always the risk of the economy softening faster than it might have otherwise. If you don't raise rates, there's the risk of inflation getting out of control." As banking jitterbug dies down, Fed returns to its main dance partner 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z SVB’s new projections took effect last year and assumed that cash flow from deposits would stay consistent for longer, softening the projected bite of higher interest rates. Silicon Valley Bank’s risk model flashed red. So its executives changed it. 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z They don’t obsess over softening their image of toughness. Perspective | South Carolina, the realest team in March Madness, is redefining dominance 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z "While alternative seasonal adjustment approaches may suggest less upbeat figures as of late, they do not suggest particularly weak results, although momentum may be softening," said Daniel Silver, an economist at JPMorgan. US weekly jobless claims rise moderately; fourth-quarter GDP trimmed 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z A separate report due at the same time is expected to show jobless claims rose last week, compared with the comparable period before that, hinting at some softening in the labor market. Futures rise as bank fears ebb, focus shifts to key inflation data 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The first major public sign of softening came in an interview with Semafor less than two weeks ago, when Kagame said there were discussions about "resolving" the case. 'Hotel Rwanda' hero's release came from desire to end diplomatic sore point 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z A recent report by Andrew G. Didora, an aviation analyst with BofA Global Research, found softening in airline bookings and visits to airline websites, potentially driven by headlines about troubles in the regional banking sector. Leaving for spring break? Travelers have plenty of company this year. 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z Yet that effort inside the Republican-controlled Statehouse has faced resistance as lawmakers remain skeptical of softening one of the harshest abortion bans in the United States. Tennessee House OKs narrow abortion exemption bill 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z "One publisher created multiple versions of its social studies material, softening or eliminating references to race — even in the story of Rosa Parks," she writes. Not just Florida — the GOP war on education goes national 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z According to the report, UBS has agreed to a softening of a material adverse change clause that would void the deal if its credit default spreads jump. UBS agrees to buy Credit Suisse for more than $2 billion, Financial Times reports 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Langborg dominated the game early, softening Missouri’s defense with deft shooting. Perspective | Forget about Cinderella. Princeton is a formidable Sweet 16 team. 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z “Trump very skillfully tapped into something that was there, a real softening in that support,” Kriner said. A Republican ‘civil war’ on Ukraine erupts as Reagan’s example fades 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z But since his retirement in 2013, he had repeatedly voiced support for softening one of the law’s key planks: that any bank with more than $50 billion in assets should face especially intensive federal supervision. Back-to-Back Bank Collapses Came After Deregulatory Push 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z There has been an inevitability about matches between these two in recent times, a sense of Ireland simply softening Scotland up before putting them away with a bit to spare. Ireland one win from Grand Slam after beating Scots 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z SVB sprang into action in the hopes of softening the blow. Silicon Valley Bank's demise began with downgrade threat 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z But it also included details hinting that the softening the Fed has been trying to achieve may be coming. Jobs Report Gives Fed a Mixed Signal Ahead of March Decision 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Polls show American support softening, and while Mr. Biden has rallied European allies, who depend heavily on Russian natural gas, to be more energy independent, many are now grappling with an energy crisis. Biden and E.U. Leader to Discuss Ukraine and Trade Spat 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z But after some softening late last year, the economy has since rebounded and price increases have reaccelerated. US businesses see moderation in inflation ahead, Fed survey shows 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The Australian dollar was nursing even larger losses as Powell's hawkishness contrasted with a softening in tone from Australia's central bank, consigning the Aussie to a 2% overnight drop to a four-month low of $0.6580. Powell pushes dollar to three-month high 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z “To restore price stability, we will need to see lower inflation in this sector, and there will very likely be some softening in labor market conditions,” he added. Fed Chair Opens Door to Faster Rate Moves and a Higher Peak 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z "Also, in the second half of the year, we expect softening demand for new car sales in the U.S. and Europe will pressure sales prices," it said. S&P cuts Nissan credit rating to junk status 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Manufacturing is also being undermined by the dollar's past appreciation against the currencies of the United States' main trade partners and softening global demand. US factory orders fall in January on civilian aircraft demand 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z “Bringing inflation back to 2% will likely require a period of below-trend growth and some softening of labor market conditions,” the Fed’s semi-annual monetary policy report to Congress, released Friday, said. Inflation pressures put Powell in spotlight before Congress 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z While the United States has provided some $30 billion in military aid since the conflict began, Biden must now contend with softening support at home, particularly among Republicans, who control the House of Representatives. Zelensky calls fight for east ‘painful’ as options dwindle in Bakhmut 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z Fox News has devoted frenzied coverage to the claim that D.C. is "softening" its criminal laws. "Disgusting": Biden embraces GOP effort to kill D.C. criminal justice reforms 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Polls show public support for arming the Ukrainians softening while the two leading Republican presidential candidates are increasingly speaking out against involvement in the war. Biden Challenged by Softening Public Support for Arming Ukraine 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z “Before, we thought that things were slowing down, the labor market was softening, wage and price inflation was coming down.” US economy sending mixed signals: Here’s what it all means 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee, countered that the office had included a caveat in December that a softening economy at the start of this year could change Lee’s assessment, as it did. Fare-free bus program doesn’t have funding, D.C. finance chief says 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The pointed criticism over the administration’s strategy in Ukraine comes amid growing concern over softening support for the war among the American public. Republicans press Biden to define strategy in Ukraine as support for U.S. aid wanes 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z And patrons had built bonds with world-class instructors, many of them born in Europe, who found their edges softening among such eager students. Finding Hope in a Ballroom Dance Scene Torn by Tragedy 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z The most interesting move, however, was softening Henry. Review | ‘Party Down’: Still unprofessional, still a good time 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z For months, investors have bet on global growth softening just enough to cool inflation and persuade hawkish central banks to pause their rate hikes. Markets bracing for 'no landing' world economy scenario curb risk appetite 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z As the chicken’s fat and juices drip down onto the alliums, they don’t just roast — they confit in that fat, their many layers softening into satin in the oven’s heat. Roast chicken thighs atop leeks and lemons for a simply sublime supper 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z In the U.S., a poll published last week by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that support for providing Ukraine with weapons and direct economic assistance is softening. Biden to rally allies as Ukraine war gets more complicated 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Opinion polls already suggest a slight softening of U.S. support for Kyiv, and EU member nations are also divided over how tough a line to take in opposing Mr. Putin’s forces. E.U.’s top envoy says West must hold firm in fight for Ukraine 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z You could certainly say that when journalists write about people seeking to make the world a better place, they risk softening for readers the complex injustices that underlie so much of contemporary life. Review | ‘Rough Sleepers’ follows a doctor devoted to the homeless 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z |
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