Example Sentences

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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 company said Tuesday it is softening its core safety policy to stay competitive with other AI labs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

We believe the economy is softening across the board.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

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