Since 1995, however, the new soft-line socialists and the center-right have effectively pursued the same economic policy: realign Greece economically with northern Europe.
Minkoff's soft-line exaggerated shoulder, instead of the aggressive ones that were so popular on the runways a few years ago (and in the 1980s), also turned up elsewhere.
There is much talk of a "soft three-line whip" in which the stern warnings delivered to dissidents are softened by a nudge and a wink and the subliminal implication that the Conservative hierarchy isn't serious and is offering purely nominal support, to appease Nick Clegg.
Olympus's net loss narrowed as a weaker yen boosted the value of its foreign-currency assets, though soft digital-camera sales still hurt its bottom line.
Beverage sales volume in the U.S. and Europe was soft, though Pepsi said top-line trends improved in its North American beverage business.
Global soft-drink seller PepsiCo said that top-line sales were hurt in the second quarter by consumers in developed markets who are cutting out carbonated beverages from their daily budgets.
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In a soft economy, with more readily available on-line price and coupon aggregators, and in the absence of real brand values, people will always going to look for the deal.
Amazon is an on-line retailer selling hard copy and soft copy content such as e-books, movies, CDs and all kinds of merchandise.
Since entering office, Obama has struck a hard-line position against Israel while adopting a soft, even apologetic line toward Iran and its allies.
But now, right-handed hitters like Alex Rodriguez are forced to deal with the shift, seeing a mass of infielders in the left-field space where he used to deposit soft line drives for hits.
The XV6900 isn't content to just fall in line and play "me too, " though -- Big Red decided to go with a blindingly glossy white finish, bucking the soft-touch black used as a staple of the Touch line, and that could be a boon or a bust depending on who you are and how you intend to use the device.
Those jockeying for positions in the new line-up will not want to appear soft on Japan.
Sub Phatty keeps with the classic snyth aesthetic and Moog design trademarks including soft-touch coated side panels -- a staple of the Phatty line -- and knobs that look and feel prime for extreme mileage.
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The Dragons were caught napping midway through the half as Magnus Lund and Yachvili combined at the front of a line-out for the scrum-half to claim a soft, but well-worked try.
He has rattled dominant players in the airline business, started a line of soft and alcoholic drinks, ventured into bridal wear and make-up, and has ambitious plans to launch tourists into space.
He often has the Giants' defensive back play a "cover-2 shell, " a soft zone coverage that takes away deep routes and gives New York's defensive line time to harass an opposing quarterback.
This model even adds some of Sony's picture effects from the stills line, such as soft focus and miniature mode, while certain filters, like partial color and high-contrast monochrome can even be added to video.
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