But in recent months, the administration has begun to soften its opposition to diplomatic contacts, particularly over Iraq.

Let the vegetables soften over a low heat.

This is used by bakers to determine the amount that a dough will soften over a period of mixing.

Add the shallots and garlic and soften them over moderate heat.

But in doing its work, relaxin also softens ligaments all over the body.

However, while waiting for prisoner transfer, they softened towards him over a game of pool.

Ideally, the tannins soften over time, allowing other characteristics to emerge.

Efforts to soften it over the years have included a gift counter, potted trees and posters.

Most solids have sharp melting points although some, such as glasses, soften over a range of temperature.

He allowed many of the most painful announcements to trickle out in advance, thus softening their impact over time.