- present participle of soften.
softening
Example Sentences
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Some softening in Treasury yields and oil prices brought a positive mood to the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Nike falls after Bank of America downgrades the stock on concerns about innovation, wholesale revenues, and softening demand.
From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026
A softening job market was supposed to take pressure off wages and prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 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
Then instantly softening her face, she greeted Tess.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
