As of 2010, the demand for nuclear power is softening in America, and some companies have withdrawn their applications for licenses to build.

An extra million or two million barrels a day would do relatively little to relieve prices in the near term unless demand softened significantly.

The first quarter is typically Intel's weakest as demand for computers and electronics softens after the holiday rush.

In the last month, demand has softened slightly, Mr. LaPaglia said.

And the demand for department store private-label apparel has softened.

Fundamental analysts said copper's supply was expected to increase soon, while demand softens.

But as the design has aged, demand has softened.

As demand softens, the effects ripple through the economy.

When demand softened following the unique 2003 model year, this news led to a dramatic decline in the stock price.

"But while demand has softened, it's still good."