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Liverpool would not want to lose such a stellar, local, talent but Bradley’s presence suggests the blow can softened if this comes to pass.

Despite being softened by time, the light lift of the breast, flare of the rib cage, and divot of the collarbone are unmistakable — their lines are pulled into focus by tensed muscles.

Cameos in Hollywood blockbusters such as The Hangover have strengthened his cult-figure status, and the 'baddest man on the planet' image he once boasted appears to have softened.

Trump, while he has softened his criticism of electric vehicles after Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk backed him, has considered ending a $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicle purchases.

Once critical of policies that benefit electric vehicles, Trump softened his tone after Musk endorsed him.