softs

British

/ sɒfts /

plural noun

another name for soft commodities

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Hamilton had started on the medium tyres while Verstappen and Leclerc chose the softs.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The race runs were inconclusive as Mercedes used the hard compound tyres, Ferrari the softs and Verstappen the mediums.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

With the rally in precious metals and other hard commodities pausing, softs may be ready to take the baton and lead the next leg higher.

From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026

Leclerc's softs were failing by lap 15 and Norris attacked, but the Monegasque defended and a frustrated Norris collected three warnings for exceeding track limits before he passed him on lap 21.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2025

This world has more hards than softs for the average mortal and I never flattered myself on bein' above the average.

From Thankful's Inheritance by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

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