soften
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Trade unions are putting pressure on the government to soften proposed changes to immigration rules, which would make it harder for foreign workers to secure permanent residency in the UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
It takes a little holiday break and Alice’s decision to attend Zelda’s holiday party to soften her mood.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
That kind of thought will soften your edges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
He will attempt to civilize them, and they will soften him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
I bit into a hard biscuit, hoping I had enough spit to soften it up.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
Affluent Americans are drawn to Florida for its favorable tax environment, warm weather and waterfront lifestyle, keeping demand for luxury homes strong even as the broader housing market softens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Buying equity stakes rather than owning depreciating fleets softens that, but the line between “demand layer” and “co-investor in hardware” thins with each deal.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Instead of carving away tissue like LASIK, the method temporarily softens the cornea so it can be gently molded into a new shape.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
The one that clears the decks and softens that low-grade “it’s messy in here” itch, so you can get back to living.
From Salon ● May 5, 2026
Then her mouth softens, her hand moves gently over my brother's warm head.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
"I don't know whether it's softened me, but it certainly made me more aware of my own innate softness."
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Both systems softened or withdrew their opposition as the bills got closer to passing, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The passage of time hasn’t softened anyone’s read, and few people are rushing to publicly declare their love for the show in 2026.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
While government measures have softened the hit from surging oil costs, policymakers expect higher energy prices to start filtering through to a wider array of consumer goods over the summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
His eyes moved to Gum Baby and softened, then to Thandiwe and High John, where they lingered.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
Likewise, movement from strong disagreement towards ordinary disagreement may signal a softening of attitudes even when overall disagreement remains high.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Labor Day weekend often reveals softening spot prices,” Eli Rubin of EBW Analytics says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
A.I.’s most famous people have habits of making big, bold assertions about the technology and then softening them over time.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Any weakness could reignite worries about a softening labor market, which could trigger a rally in long-dated bond yields.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Look, Ibti,” Coach Mustilli said, softening his tone.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
