soft
Example Sentences
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After years on the sidelines, sumo is back centre stage as part of Japan's soft power arsenal overseas.
From Barron's
Microsoft’s shares declined despite exceeding sales and earnings forecasts, due to softer growth in its cloud computing division.
From Barron's
It took a softer May inflation report and signals from Fed Chair Jerome Powell that lower interest rates could be on the way to stabilize the market.
From Barron's
For the pastina, I cook finely chopped carrots, onions, and celery until soft, then remove and blend about half until silky smooth.
From Salon
Automation has reduced labor needs and lowered blended costs, but persistent industry overcapacity, weak pricing power and a softer U.S. dollar continue to limit earnings, he says.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.