81.   One way to soften the blow would be to invite more young, taxpaying immigrants to join the American work force.

82.   One U.S. official said the talks would soften the blow if sanctions were imposed.

83.   Other moves that are expected to help soften the blow of the Westinghouse departure include some new tenant leases and major commercial construction.

84.   Others agreed that the presence of Dynegy in Houston will soften the blow.

85.   Parcells must know that all the huffing and puffing will only be as effective as the ability of his former players to soften the blow for his new players.

86.   Over all, retailers may find the blows softened by earlier experience.

87.   President Bush opposed congressional initiatives to stimulate construction, extend unemployment benefits and otherwise soften the blows of rapidly rising joblessness that year.

88.   Perhaps that perspective helps soften the blow dealt this week.

89.   Reiner said he believes that if Simpson will testify, defense attorneys may announce that Monday to soften the blow of any damaging new evidence.

90.   Rooney thinks the two wild-card games will soften the blow for the six teams that are going to be displaced from their current divisions.