Example Sentences

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Stern, who practically created the radio shock-jock format, has mellowed with age, focusing more on extended interviews.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

Mr. McCarthy hopes that time away has mellowed tensions.

From Washington Times • Jun. 11, 2023

He has mellowed since his hard-charging days and even writes poetry.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2022

Even Lydon has mellowed towards the royal family.

From BBC • May 3, 2022

I am here in the White Plastic Kitchen, but it’s not as white as I remembered, and the table I lie upon has mellowed into a bed.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman