soften

Example Sentences

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Sitting there outside Thank You Coffee, I felt something in me soften.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Long-term pricing agreements are expected to soften the impact of a price peak, despite Micron’s P/E expanding to 11.7 times.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

However, MOF glasses soften only at high temperatures -- above 300 °C -- close to their degradation temperature, making manufacturing challenging and limiting broader use.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Add shredded cabbage or whatever vegetables you have, let everything soften, and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil or chili crisp.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Seeing the way Ma glowed at the compliments, I couldn’t help but soften toward Anna May.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu