soften

Example Sentences

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A resumption of LNG exports through the Strait of Hormuz could soften coal prices, says Oh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Long seen as confrontational, Fujimori has tried to soften her image and present herself as more conciliatory.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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

The guard’s eyes soften, but his jaw is tight.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed