Add the remaining 150g peas, the lettuce wedges and the anchovies, and cook for a further five minutes, until softened.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/mar/25/chicken-schnitzel-braised-peas-idli-coconut-chutney-lemony-cookies-yotam-ottolenghi-recipes-cooking-with-semolina

After a robust start to 2022, our designer business softened in the back half, and we are reviewing our inventory positions to adjust where needed to improve productivity.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4584127-nordstrom-inc-jwn-q4-2022-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

A rally by the offense, which included a solo homer from Christopher Morel and a grand slam from Ian Happ, barely softened the blow as the Pirates continued to tack on against the Cubs bullpen.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2023/9/20/23883362/cubs-justin-steele-cant-escape-4th-inning-vs-pirates-in-loss

As the Soviet regime softened after the Stalin era, ways of controlling foreign correspondents became gentler.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/how-putin-criminalized-journalism-in-russia

Bill, while still a gruff guy in his later years, had softened.

Source: https://collider.com/last-of-us-hbo-episode-3-romance/

But his lines have softened with age; his manner has grown puckish and approachable.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/04/03/david-sulzer-profile-neuroscience-music

Chuck in the prepped vegetables, then cook with the lid ajar for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the veggies have softened up.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/food/1839874/soup-recipe-jamie-oliver

Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the garlic is fragrant.

Source: https://thestarphoenix.com/life/food/recipes/renee-kohlman-bison-and-bean-stew

Defensive Player of the Year candidate Brea Beal’s timely shooting (career-best 38.8 percent from 3-point range) has not softened her defense.

Source: https://www.abccolumbia.com/2023/02/11/sold-out-colonial-life-arena-set-for-sunday-showdown/

For instance, the "o" sound in words such as "coffee" and "dog" is pronounced like "aw," while "r" sounds are often dropped or softened.

Source: https://nj1015.com/nj-accent-is-among-the-most-difficult-when-traveling-abroad-poll-says/

Fortunately for the Lakers, the blow of Schroder’s departure is softened by the addition of another talented guard in free agency.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/lakers-lose-key-player-wcf-team-dennis-schroder/616992

He suggested an open relationship as a way to softened her up to the idea.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/relationships/article-11809415/What-signs-infidelity-Husband-asks-wife-permission-affair.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

House grenadine and tawny port softened the bourbon’s bite and Peychaud’s bitters, and a spray of absinthe added spicy notes and a whiff of licorice.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2593924/artichoke-cafe-still-holds-a-place-in-the-hearts-of-the-citys-diners-e.html

I braised the chicken in a bed of softened onion.

Source: https://jewishjournal.com/culture/food/357049/taste-the-love-a-moroccan-chicken-tagine/

In company news, Mullen Group fell 6.6% after the logistics provider said its revenue will reach $500 million although profit margins softened due to a slowdown in global trade and consumer spending.

Source: https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/tsx-hits-six-week-high-as-investors-await-inflation-data

In fact, electric lights often needed to be softened.

Source: https://www.heraldnet.com/life/early-20th-century-puffy-lamps-dont-need-to-be-on-to-brighten-up-a-room/

"Inflationary pressures continue to present headwinds, housing starts have softened, and OSB prices remain depressed after falling steeply in the fourth quarter.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4593348-louisiana-pacific-overlooked-stock-begging-bought?source=feed_all_articles

In the second quarter, growth from the CVS Health’s largest business, pharmacy benefits management, softened hits from both the insurance and drugstore segments.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/business-news/2023/08/cvs-health-turns-in-better-than-expected-2q-even-as-pharmacy-pricing-increased-care-use-hurt/

Inventory levels remain quite high and according to the PMI survey, orders in both manufacturing and services have softened further to levels not seen since the pandemic.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4639299-labour-market-conundrum-keeps-eurozone-economy-just-about-afloat?source=feed_all_articles

Livni says the current domestic rift “can be healed” but not by softened drafts of legislation that “paper over the cracks.”

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-july-7-2023/