softening

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Average hourly wages for permanent employees rose 3.2% on a year earlier, softening from a 4.8% advance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Parts of the jewelry market appear to be softening, and people are, understandably, more security-conscious about where they wear their watches and rocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 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

David Sacks, a fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, said that the softening of Trump's tone will likely trickle down to other officials, Republican lawmakers and Trump's wider base.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Come on, hold up a second,” she said, her voice softening.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline