But if the US handset market softens notably into Christmas season, all bets are off.
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Whether it softens that position probably depends on the signals it gets from Pakistan itself.
Rodallega's arrival softens the blow of Emile Heskey's departure to Aston Villa earlier this month.
The 64GB of storage certainly softens some of my gripes about the lack of a microSD slot.
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Chambray softens over time, which means your new suit could theoretically become as comfortable as your old jeans.
The driver-selectable Eco mode softens the throttle response and giving more authority to the EV side of the powertrain.
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Campfire coffee table: Low and round, this centerpiece invites closeness as it softens the angles of the larger furniture.
It softens the deficit target for 2012 and puts more emphasis on overhauling the sclerotic economy through structural reforms.
That softens opposition from the Free Democratic Party, the CDU's pro-business coalition partner.
The deal softens the missed opportunity from Indonesia's Lion Air, as that company had previously given Boeing its own record order.
Catz, who joined in 1999, softens her edge by calling Ellison and others "dear" and cajoling: "Listen up, boys and girls!"
City Safety can prevent collisions completely at speeds of up to 30kph (18mph), and at higher speeds it softens the impact.
That spurs economic activity and softens the blow of the bad loans.
The use of overseas cash softens the blow of the high valuation.
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This step softens the skin and makes for a rounder overall flavor.
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The Times also softens its approach in characterizing the two-year period during which Zucker watched abrasive wunderkind Ben Silverman burn down the store.
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Enveloped in a smog of coal dust that softens the sunlight into a hazy glow is the An Tai Bao surface coal mine.
The mattresses are made from visco-elastic foam, a NASA padding innovation that is temperature-sensitive and softens to conform to the shape of the sleeper's body.
Human saliva is what softens Revolymer gum, so when the gum dries out--if it works as planned--it should become hard and therefore be easier to remove.
Given its firm texture, goat is particularly wonderful when cooked in a moist-roasting style, where it softens and infuses the pan juices with its robust taste.
Corporate bonds have "the potential for price pressure as corporate profit growth cools and investor demand softens, " Gross writes in his quarterly outlook for the fund's investors.
But as interest rates edge up--prompting most economists to predict that home values will stabilize while demand softens--most think the merry ride is over for a while.
Betting that a new threat will come along, or that market share can be stolen from competitors as demand softens, is no substitute for a real strategy.
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But tax experts say that normally softens when the country the citizen works in has a treaty with the U.S., because certain foreign tax credits may be allowed.
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In the warm months, the surrounding greenery softens the building.
Commerce softens antagonisms because those resenting others part ways peacefully.
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Mr. Sheik's music softens and sentimentalizes the script, and he has trouble with the vigorous rhythms of Auden's verse, but at their best his plaintive songs are dramatically effective.
The more they vent, the more their stridency softens.
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That usually softens up potential jurors, but there are still those who don't want to serve, particularly if the trial is a high-profile one that could take days, weeks or even months.
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