mellowed
Example Sentences
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As much as Bellamy might have mellowed as a coach, his half-time tirade demonstrated that his fiery temper is still in there somewhere.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
Also stripping out energy prices, inflation mellowed to 2.6 percent from 2.9 percent, while headline unadjusted inflation was 1.5 percent, down from 2.1 percent.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
Mr. Mamdani’s election was taken as a sign that the socialist movement had mellowed and matured.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
It’s intense with a touch of bitterness that’s not necessarily unappealing, but adds a layer of acidity that can be mellowed out with your favorite creamer, milk or sugar.
From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2025
Mr. Justice Wargrave, mellowed by the excellent port, was being amusing in a caustic fashion, Dr. Armstrong and Tony Marston were listening to him.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
