61.   Neither the posh accommodations nor the beautiful red desert sunset seemed to take the edge off the tough talks.

62.   San concedes, however, that the strong flavors in Thai cooking are balanced by the sweets, which also take an edge off the heat.

63.   Savarese and Johnny Torres were approaching the New Hampshire goal when Phantom defender Willie Schweitzer took down Savarese on the edge of the penalty area.

64.   Rising interest rates and a drop in mortgage refinancing have taken the edge off the recovery without stopping it, according to many auto analysts.

65.   Some Republicans acknowledge that the bombing has the potential to take the edge off the antigovernment rhetoric in Washington.

66.   Still, I could see potential, so I tried parboiling the ginger with a little sugar, which took the edge off and tenderized it.

67.   Such a monumental moment, Rymer said, takes the edge off a disappointing round of golf.

68.   Take the edge off her hunger with some breast milk or formula, and she will be more likely to give her new entree a chance.

69.   Tentative melodies take the edge off well-written lyrics.

70.   The alliance, however, will not take the edge off the battle for Queens.