DR Power says the vacuum's noise is "considerably softer than most leaf blowers," though it gave no decibel figures.

Among those are rules for pollutants and fuel consumption that are considerably softer than those applied to cars for the last two decades.

Ruff Hewn for women, considerably softer in character, features cotton batik skirts, simple linen tanks and blue jeans with floral print cuffs and waistbands.

When she helped him out, she was considerably softer.

It should be considerably softer and more pliable than normal.

America's official attitude toward the Chechen war has been considerably softer since Sept. 11, and that perceived hypocrisy grates on some here.

He did not relish the idea of a similar tap on his own head, which was made of considerably softer stuff.

"I think it's considerably softer," said Mandt.

But whereas Ms. Rose examines mortality with the philosopher's unsentimental eye, Ms. Hadas, a poet, opts for a considerably softer focus.

Well, she was considerably softer than bronze once she finally let him put an arm around her, yet kisses that left her trembling did nothing to slacken her resolve.