soften

Example Sentences

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These included suspending duties on all imports with the exception of those from Russia and Belarus and adjusting the carbon border tax to soften its impact, she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Drop in quick-cooking noodles and let them soften directly in the soup.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The International Energy Agency is currently assessing whether tapping reserves of oil further is needed to soften the blow from spiking prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The UK's housing market is likely to soften as households face rising mortgage and energy costs due to the impact of the Iran war, Nationwide has said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I’ve never been so relieved to see them soften when they look at me.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer