softened
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India has also recently softened foreign direct investment rules, which could open the door to Chinese companies wanting to expand Indian investments.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Fortunately the plot’s fairly predictable turns—the climax is a funny sing-off between Paulina and Ericka during a performance of the Whitney Houston power ballad “The Greatest Love of All”—are softened by the purely pleasurable performances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The onion and fennel softened, browned and grew sweeter.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
And while Microsoft has said demand remains ahead of supply, Reback noted that it “has softened its messaging around the need to deploy additional capacity” toward some of its initiatives.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
She softened her tone and added, “You’re a big girl now. Go ahead, I’ll watch you.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
