softening

Example Sentences

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Those who see a softening of the American position in recent days aren’t wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Correlation analysis further showed that higher ROS and MDA levels were linked to greater softening and water loss.

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

David Sacks, a fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, said that the softening of Trump's tone will likely trickle down to other officials, Republican lawmakers and Trump's wider base.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I hear him getting closer, his footsteps softening as he walks up the steps.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson