softening
- present participle of soften.
Example Sentences
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Experts said the softening labour market was another reason the Bank of England was likely to hold interest rates.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
A key risk to the trade is a weakening in the health of the consumer, including via higher oil prices or a softening labor market.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Jefferies analyst Surinder Thind has been wary of the company’s growth prospects for months, flagging softening demand as far back as March, at the time of Accenture’s previous earnings report.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
For 30 days, the president is barred from softening or waiving the statutory sanctions Congress has imposed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
“I doubted Balekin when he told me I’d find you here,” said the man, his voice softening.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
