softened

Example Sentences

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When Steve found out that I was moving across the country, he softened his friend-zone stance and told me he loved me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Loose rock and debris shifted down slopes, reshaping parts of the surface and contributing to the softened appearance of many craters visible in Lucy's images.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

At the same time, the economy has remained relatively flat and the jobs market has softened.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

However, negotiations in the state legislature significantly softened the bill, which in an earlier version would have banned private equity from investing in Vermont’s medical sector entirely, Black said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The man in the green coat mumbled: "No doubt about it, either the man is crazy or the cottage cheese softened his brain!"

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios