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  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of soften.

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Examples

  • When he sees me, his expression softens, but only a modicum.

    Fallout Ellen Hopkins 2010

  • When he sees me, his expression softens, but only a modicum.

    Fallout Ellen Hopkins 2010

  • When he sees me, his expression softens, but only a modicum.

    Fallout Ellen Hopkins 2010

  • When he sees me, his expression softens, but only a modicum.

    Fallout Ellen Hopkins 2010

  • When he sees me, his expression softens, but only a modicum.

    Ellen Hopkins: Crank Trilogy Ellen Hopkins 2004

  • When he sees me, his expression softens, but only a modicum.

    Ellen Hopkins: Crank Trilogy Ellen Hopkins 2004

  • When he sees me, his expression softens, but only a modicum.

    Ellen Hopkins: Crank Trilogy Ellen Hopkins 2004

  • Let stand, stirring once or twice, until the gelatin softens, about 6 minutes.

    Archive 2009-05-01 2009

  • Let stand, stirring once or twice, until the gelatin softens, about 6 minutes.

    Homemade Honey Marshmallows w/ Toasted Coconut 2009

  • As she talks further with Cassie, her expression softens all the more, and she ultimately comes across as a single mother with a miserable job, who lacks the time, money, and motivation to eat well and take better care of herself.

    Archive 2009-05-31 2009

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