Example Sentences

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Bûcheron — James Beard Award-winning Bûcheron may have softened my love-hate relationship with French cuisine.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“He’s sitting on a volcano of emotions that he hasn’t dealt with. He does some pretty horrendous things, but I think people softened up to Morrow because they saw that human side.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

That has since been softened but arguably the most controversial aspect, that 'surrender principle', has remained intact.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Exxon CEO Darren Woods’s position toward Venezuela appears to have softened lately.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Rain had softened the road, liquid mud came squelching up between my toes as I walked.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya