softened
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India has also recently softened foreign direct investment rules, which could open the door to Chinese companies wanting to expand Indian investments.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Once the chicken is cooked, I pull it out to shred later, while the vegetables underneath — softened in chicken fat, lemon and all those browned juices — become the base of the soup.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
And while Microsoft has said demand remains ahead of supply, Reback noted that it “has softened its messaging around the need to deploy additional capacity” toward some of its initiatives.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The Hormuz shock was softened by a huge release of stockpiled oil, most importantly in the U.S. and China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
As I peered up at him, his expression softened.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
