had mellowed
- past perfect of mellow.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Mamdani’s election was taken as a sign that the socialist movement had mellowed and matured.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
That underlying ethos had mellowed a bit, but still existed when Honnold first drove the family minivan down from Sacramento in the early 2000s.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2024
But Joy had mellowed, and religion had taught Ben forgiveness.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2019
Although time, perhaps, and his passing had mellowed her feelings.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 15, 2018
Even Helene Wright had mellowed with the cane, waving away apologies for drinks spilled on her rug and paying no attention whatever to the chocolate cake lying on the arm of her red-velvet sofa.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
