Coloradans voted in November on the contentious ballot measure that sought to “soften the blow of property tax increases by taxing a smaller share of your property’s value than what it’s actually worth,” Seth Klamann reported.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/12/22/biggest-colorado-news-2023/

It can be tiring to keep denying these requests, but you can soften the blow by letting them know that you hear their wishes and, when appropriate, planning an appropriate alternative.

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/parents-kids-say-instead-no_l_63dad9cce4b01e92886ec4ed

The minimum wage is set to increase by €1.40 to €12.70 but a financial measures to soften the blow for employers will also be introduced.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/budget-2024-students-in-line-for-budget-boost-with-grants-to-increase-by-more-than-300/a1419104613.html

We have developed options to soften the blow as much as possible in Argyll and Bute.

Source: https://www.argyllshireadvertiser.co.uk/2023/01/17/argyll-and-bute-council-faces-13-8-million-deficit-as-it-prepares-budget/

You are under no obligation to help her look for a place or plan, but if you’re inclined to, telling her that might soften the blow.

Source: https://slate.com/business/2023/03/ex-moving-out-personal-finance-advice.html?via=rss