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is softening

  • present progressive
    of soften (3rd person singular).
    soften
    verb (used with object)
    to make soft or softer.

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“While purchase demand is softening, it remains above this time last year,” said Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac.

From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026

The softer-than-expected revenue will do nothing to ease investors’ fear that demand for cruises is softening, as would-be travelers cut back on spending following a post-pandemic travel boom.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025

While inflation is softening, it remains above target, and strong wage talk guidelines are expected to reinforce the improving wage-price cycle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025

But there is no evidence to suggest China's approach is softening.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2023

I can see that Liz is softening toward me.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi