71.   Focusing on waste also can help soften the image of a GOP that five years ago sought to eliminate the Education Department and other agencies.

72.   Giuliani, for his part, tried to soften his image as a tough-talking crime-buster for the feminine audience.

73.   He has in recent weeks sought to soften his image at home and in the international community.

74.   India hopes the accord will soften its image among smaller neighbors who accuse it of being a regional bully.

75.   Lawmakers in tough-on-crime Texas may have softened that image this year by approving bills boosting the rights of suspects and criminals.

76.   Nationalist leader Devlet Bahceli, who has been trying to soften the image of his party, demanded an apology.

77.   Sharon opposes the concessions Barak has offered to the Palestinians, but has been trying to soften his image to appeal to centrist Israelis.

78.   She made a token gesture aimed at softening her image as a member of the elite by ordering the sale of luxury cars that Estrada officials enjoyed.

79.   Since then, the party has softened its image and now calls for an end to government corruption and respect for tradition.

80.   The announcement comes as Aum tries to soften its image.