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In the Pink There had been signs that George Bernard Shaw was mellowing in his lonesome latter years.

From Time Magazine Archive

But it was agreed that he was mellowing, and it was considered likely that the Court would have as much influence on him as he had on it.

From Time Magazine Archive

The peaceful and retired seclusion amid which the honoured evening of Dr Haynes' life was mellowing to its close was destined to be disturbed, nay, shattered, by a tragedy as appalling as it was unexpected.

From Ghost Stories of an Antiquary Part 2: More Ghost Stories by James, M. R. (Montague Rhodes)

The roses were already shedding their honours on the mould, and the sear of autumn was mellowing the leaves of the old fruit-trees.

From Willing to Die by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

His genius was mellowing, and a later work might have eclipsed Clinker.

From Travels through France and Italy by Smollett, T. (Tobias)