Heat a non stick pan and dry fry the bacon until crisp, add the mushrooms and continue frying for about 5 mins until they have softened.

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However, for individuals in poorer societies who believe they are relatively better off than their peers, the negative effects of poverty are softened, as they report significantly greater satisfaction with their lives.

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But after watching their side lose out in a thrilling Premier League title race on the final day of the season, the supporters' stance seemed to have softened as they responded to his lap of honour with a warm round of applause.

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Israel has not softened its objections and the Palestinians say they turned down a request from Kerry for the proposed changes.

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At Yum Brands' three main chains, U.S. average same-store sales growth softened last year after the first quarter. (They rose an estimated 2% for the year.) In a move that can be seen as desperate, McDonald's and Burger King keep extending those 99-cent add-ons in an attempt to boost sales.

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And they hardly needed to chew such tiny pieces, which in most cases were already softened by pounding, overcooking, or long, gentle braisings.

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