The dollar hit a low of 54.008 rupees Tuesday that was its softest level since March 25.

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The richer Russian companies bribe or bully the tax inspectors to go away, leaving foreigners as the softest target.

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Moreover, dropping from 10% to 9% to 8% over a three year period is the softest hard landing ever.

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Yet he can spin out a bewitching light tone in his upper register, maintaining a lyrical glow even at softest volume.

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This was the softest reading for these measures since June 2010.

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Gold prices had been firmer for much of the session, but about 10 minutes prior to the news, gold prices slipped to their softest level of the week.

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The softest pillow is a clear conscience.

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The theater is small enough that the performers need never raise their voices: They speak of their all-consuming passions in the softest of tones, and we are drawn into their plight like a lifeboat being pulled into a whirlpool.

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