soften

Example Sentences

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Shelter inflation, in particular, is expected to trend substantially lower this year due to softening rent growth.

From Barron's

Non-manufacturing activity softened and employment growth was muted, with overall employment falling for the first time in over a year.

From Barron's

Had investments continued, Africa could have become a critical energy supplier, and the increased supply outside the Middle East could have softened the effect of current energy disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal

So far, the higher rates have softened but not squelched buyer demand in the spring home-buying season, he noted.

From MarketWatch

“What IS happening, though, is a softening in new bookings,” she said.

From Barron's