soften
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She may soften her stance when she sees you leading by example.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
"We need immigration to soften enough that housing has a chance to catch up," he said, while stressing the housing shortage was not caused by migrants.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
So please, just fight for the things that crack light into your life, fight for the things that soften you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The fifth episode’s title, “Riches of Embarrassment,” is derived from a halftime rallying speech Ted delivers to soften the sting of Alice calling their first-half performance embarrassing.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2026
Deen was still frozen, rigid and staring out, so Jinny reached up to hug him for the last time, wishing he’d soften, melt into his old self.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
She also noted that as the diamond sector softens, shoppers have become more interested in colored gems.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
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
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
“When the housing market softens, and it has, condos usually go softer faster than single-family homes,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Ollie's voice softens and so do his eyes, quiet and blue.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
"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
The atmosphere softened for an a cappella version of 'Grace', the well-known Irish ballad linked to the 1916 Easter Rising, before the national anthem rang out.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Demand for its extended-range EVs has softened as some buyers held off purchases ahead of model upgrades, while its push into the battery EV market hasn’t had the same traction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Massachusetts recently softened its statutes so that only federal Medicaid dollars, and not anything involving state funds, would be subject to recovery.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Perhaps softened by the holidays, Mother granted his request, which only encouraged Elisha’s attentions and weakened Maggie’s resolve.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Nike falls after Bank of America downgrades the stock on concerns about innovation, wholesale revenue, and softening demand.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Regarding FY guidance, although the company already adjusted its forecasts alongside Q2 results, we expect a further softening in light of recent developments.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Elevated mortgage rates, softening labor market conditions, tariff-driven construction-cost pressures, higher energy prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty are collectively weighing on housing activity — spanning construction, sales, affordability and mortgage performance,” the ratings agency said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
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
Blue was hovering about on the periphery of the circle—a faint smile of anticipation softening his face.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
