1.   Dole repeatedly used humor to soften the edges of his attacks.

2.   There are no curtains to soften its edges and the pelmet is propped up by the bookcase.

3.   This softens the edges and enhances the informal look.

4.   Try softening the edges a bit by having the king merely banish the brothers to live in the enchanted forest.

5.   A bit of dithery Annie Hall-ishness could go a long way to soften the edges of this toxic character.

6.   A quick blow dry with a round brush can help soften the edges around the face.

7.   Acting on a gut feeling, sitting in the near darkness of his office, he decided not to soften any edges for public consumption.

8.   Agassi softened his edge when detailing the big picture of where his tennis is right now.

9.   Edges were softened, ways found round harsh realities.