softening

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Average hourly wages for permanent employees rose 3.2% on a year earlier, softening from a 4.8% advance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But once harvested, mangoes continue to ripen quickly, making them highly vulnerable to softening, moisture loss, and spoilage during storage and transport.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Everlane’s popularity declined after the COVID-19 pandemic and the softening of the e-commerce boom in the 2020s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Households in 2025 report, which showed a stable but softening labor market.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

I scrape my spoon against the ice cream, and cookie and fudge goo dribbles down the side because it’s softening quickly in the summer air.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman