1.   She had tried to soften the effect of long sleeves and a high round neck with a pair of pearl stud earrings.

2.   Besides weeks of hype, the network is counting on the show, which uses no writers or actors, to soften the effect of a strike.

3.   A vigorous group of dusty pink Sedum Autumn Joy to one side softens the effect.

4.   Administration officials said they were searching for ways to soften the effects of the congressional ban that has held up the deal.

5.   Knowing this, employers try to plan for the onset of cold and flu season and soften its effects.

6.   Ninety minutes into trading, the government attempted to soften the effects of the new tax, allowing stock profits to be offset against losses.

7.   Since then he has taken several steps to soften its effects.

8.   Stewart said he expects that employees taking early retirement or transferring to other GM plants could soften the effects of the cutbacks.

9.   There are still lots of pants, but there are sweater jackets and kimonos to soften the effect.