soften
Example Sentences
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Since the raid, U.S. prosecutors have softened their earlier depiction of the Cartel de los Soles as a hierarchical organization led by Maduro, instead framing it as a patronage network among corrupt senior officials.
She softened somehow, her eyes squinting just a hint less and her shoulders seeming to slacken.
From Literature
Businesses have reported higher costs, although many have tried to soften the blow by stocking up on inventory ahead of planned hikes in duties, and avoided passing on the full additional costs to consumers.
From Barron's
“The U.S. economy has remained resilient. While labor markets have softened, conditions do not appear to be worsening. Meanwhile, consumers continue to spend, and businesses generally remain healthy,” Dimon said in a statement.
From MarketWatch
Though the rate of inflation has softened compared with a few years ago, prices for groceries, insurance and other necessities are much higher than they used to be.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
