softening

softening
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softening UK US /ˈsɒfənɪŋ/ adjective [before noun]
FINANCE, STOCK MARKET that has stopped increasing or that is falling: »

A softening job market eventually will mean slower wage growth.

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The state's unemployment rate has remained remarkably stable at very low rates despite a softening national economy.

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softening UK US /ˈsɒfənɪŋ/ noun [S]
FINANCE, STOCK MARKET a lack of increase or a reduction in the level of something: a softening in sth »

A softening in oil prices has helped alleviate some of the damage.

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He sees a softening in demand from the current boom's nouveaux riches, whose high-tech wealth is waning.

a softening of sth (against sth) »

The NIKKEI advanced, with blue-chip exporters bounding higher on a softening of the yen against the dollar.

a reduction in how severe or unpleasant something is: a softening of sth »

The minister for immigration recently announced a softening of policy.

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The general softening of society's attitude towards the consumption of certain illegal drugs has raised concerns over the impact of drugs at work.


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