A steady positive buzz helped the much-anticipated IPO of Shanda Games Ltd. price well and sell more shares than expected, but that didn't soften the blow when it landed flat on its face Friday.
With price pressures remaining high, dedicated funds have been set up around the country to soften the blow of inflation.
To soften the blow, I have also been thinking about where I didn't go wrong.
Consumption will soften the blow.
The government's rescue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the mortgage finance giants, could soften the blow.
By making these additional savings, Mr Osborne was able to soften the blow on department al budgets-but they are still taking a big hit.
Don't hold it against me,” I say, trying to soften the blow, since even nice people love to hate lawyers.
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