Sentence examples for they have softened from inspiring English sources

Since then they have softened (see chart).

In public perception, if nothing else, they have softened their stance.

Blanch the pieces in salted boiling water until they have softened, which takes about a minute.

Add the minced and chopped vegetables; cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have softened.

Add the habanero peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until they have softened.

Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring a few times, until they have softened.

The first dozen times we tried it our voices sounded pinched and snobbish, but by midafternoon they had softened.

Worse, I hear they've softened Margaret Thatcher in an effort to make her seem human and vulnerable.

(Once they've softened, you can turn up the heat a little, but keep an eye on them).

(If you don't have time for this, add a tablespoon of honey to the onions once they've softened to help speed up the process). Set aside.

About 20 minutes later, they had softened into a puddinglike cup of grilled peach nectar, with a savory note from all the meats that had gone before.