At the same time, the Central Bank has taken advantage of the economy's soft patch to cut its benchmark interest rate, from 12.5% in August to 11%.

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It also produces a soft lawn that, when cut, can be fed to cattle.

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Another lending rate cut is likely following the soft May leading indicators and weak new lending in the first four weeks of the month.

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Superior ergonomics including cut out shoulders and a soft touch lower cabinet ensures the profile of the pad fits all hand shapes and makes it more comfortable to hold during extended gameplay, meaning there is no excuse for defeat.

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They cut by vaporizing the water molecules inside soft, wet gums.

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Biolase's Waterlase system uses a patented combination of water and lasers to precisely cut hard tissues (bone and teeth) and soft tissue (gums) with minimal damage to surrounding areas.

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And be gentle: If you're too rough, you can cut into the gum and cause bleeding or even a soft-tissue wound over time.

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Obviously, the soft tissue decayed long ago, and the skull itself is too precious to cut open.

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The government also suspects (with reason) that too many local government negotiators, like the feeble characters who thought they had cut a deal with the firemen, would prove to be a soft touch for determined unions.

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