softening

Example Sentences

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Yet the month-over-month rate of increase cooled slightly compared with April, a sign that the sharp rise in energy prices may have peaked and be softening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But once harvested, mangoes continue to ripen quickly, making them highly vulnerable to softening, moisture loss, and spoilage during storage and transport.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Everlane’s popularity declined after the COVID-19 pandemic and the softening of the e-commerce boom in the 2020s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Households in 2025 report, which showed a stable but softening labor market.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

I can see that Liz is softening toward me.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi