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Meanings of soften the blow in English

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Usage of soften the blow in English
1
He felt very bitter against her; he would not soften the blow.
Vane of the Timberlands
2
See here, it's hardly two inches deep; nothing to soften the blow.
Carmen's Messenger
3
He knew that he could soften the blow as none other could.
The Knave of Diamonds
4
She wanted to seem as unattractive as possible to soften the blow.
Stunning
5
She squinted, like not looking directly at him might soften the blow.
Audrey's door
6
Football Federation Australia does not have deep pockets to soften the blow.
The Guardian
7
Shroom season is upon us, to soften the blow of autumn's chill.
Independent.ie
8
To soften the blow, use a nylon runner on your first piece.
Rock and Ice Magazine
9
He might argue that he has no headroom to soften the blow.
The Guardian
10
Something to help her douse the old flame and soften the blow.
Deadly promises
11
Perhaps her mother had tried to soften the blow by forewarning her.
Ghosts
12
That would soften the blow to the family pride, I thought.
The Statesmen Snowbound
13
That might soften the blow, and I really think it's true.
The Girl from Keller's
14
He withdrew it with a word: 'Later.' Then, to soften the blow, 'OK?'
Lockdown
15
The government, within its power, will do everything possible to soften the blow.
The South African
16
Most economists, however, expect lawmakers to find a way to soften the blow.
Reuters
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New Zealand
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Ireland
Common
United States of America
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