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Meanings of softening in English

Having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin.

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Usage of softening in English
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This called into question beliefs that the job market had been softening.
The Irish Times
2
You brought us home, Molly said, softening her voice with an effort.
Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang
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The result was an overall softening of the lighting in the room.
L.a. candy
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Survey evidence suggests a pronounced softening of business sentiment, especially on exports.
The Irish Times
5
The sunset light was falling upon the splendid panorama and softening it.
The Complete Writings of Charles Dudley Warner — Volume 4
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There was general softening of the tissues, particularly on the affected side.
Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine
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It would be a surprise softening of its position in trade talks.
Reuters
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Not softening of the heart; he had never possessed such a commodity.
For Woman's Love
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The recovery in M&A is offsetting the softening restructuring activity, he said.
Reuters
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The sorcerer put away the hand and showed no sign of softening.
The Yoke / A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Chil...
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Any softening of bail laws would be vehemently opposed by the trust.
Radio NZ
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He went on, softening his voice as if speaking about the weather.
Quest for honour
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And for once Lane saw the thin white face softening and glowing.
The Day of the Beast
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New orders also fell sharply, which is a sign of softening demand.
Reuters
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He spoke the Lepcha dialect with an indescribable softening of the gutturals.
The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition
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Your imperfect nature must change under the softening influence of the gospel.
Daybreak; A Romance of an Old World
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Softening through the time
Softening across language varieties
New Zealand
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United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
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