51.   Still, as Gingrich departed the Granite State in a private jet, he appeared to have succeeded in his goal of softening his image.

52.   Such efforts softened the image of corporate America and raised millions for the likes of breast cancer, AIDS, drunken driving and environmental destruction.

53.   Still, it helps to soften his image, at least temporarily.

54.   Taking up the role of attacker has not softened his image, even though thus far he has not crossed the line that would make his criticism unacceptably personal.

55.   That raucous laugh of his answers this remark, but he admits he has softened his image.

56.   The campaign for the measure was, as much as anything else, a campaign for Pataki, one that raised his popularity and softened his image.

57.   The promise was intended to soften the image of House Republicans as anti-environmentalists.

58.   The smoke from her cigarette mixes with the mist, softening the image, blurring the moment.

59.   These unvarnished opinions have forced USC officials to plead with Garrett to soften his image.

60.   They have hired the usual group of former government officials as lobbyists, financed studies to advance their views, and run expensive advertising campaigns to soften their image.