have softened
- present perfect of soften.
Example Sentences
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei have softened earlier predictions of a white-collar job apocalypse, albeit ahead of recently announced plans for initial public offerings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Bûcheron — James Beard Award-winning Bûcheron may have softened my love-hate relationship with French cuisine.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
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 ● Mar. 26, 2026
The stock has climbed sharply even as earnings expectations have softened.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
My depression and anxiety have softened with the medication.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
