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Among them were two big musicals, “Frozen” and “Mean Girls,” that had been softening at the box office and chose to refocus their energy on touring.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2021

The shadowy remembrances which had been softening and fading in the lapse of years burst at once into life and being.

From The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II by Caruthers, William A. (Alexander)

The Principal's eyes, which had been softening, hardened again suddenly with anger and suspicion.

From Foe-Farrell by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

She put the length of plant she had been softening for the child back into her mouth.

From Planet of the Damned by Harrison, Harry

Now Ester's heart had been softening under the influence of these peaceful Bible words.

From Ester Ried by Pansy