mellowed

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Also stripping out energy prices, inflation mellowed to 2.6 percent from 2.9 percent, while headline unadjusted inflation was 1.5 percent, down from 2.1 percent.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Mr. Mamdani’s election was taken as a sign that the socialist movement had mellowed and matured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Stern, who practically created the radio shock-jock format, has mellowed with age, focusing more on extended interviews.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

It’s intense with a touch of bitterness that’s not necessarily unappealing, but adds a layer of acidity that can be mellowed out with your favorite creamer, milk or sugar.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2025

Outside of prison, Ngendane had been violently opposed to the Freedom Charter, but in prison, particularly when sent to our section, Selby mellowed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela