As the books kept coming, some critics softened toward him.

Even with the generally strong performance over all, sales were beginning to soften toward the end of last year.

As the weeks passed, attitudes softened toward the world of dress.

"I am wounded that your thoughts have not softened toward me over the years."

The other dragon boys, however, had not softened their attitude toward him.

Part of his heart softened toward the older woman.

When you think of that, doesn't your heart soften toward her?

Beyond the reinforced ice of the picture window the darkness seemed to have softened toward morning.

I think he's softening toward them, but it's hard to tell with Vivian.

He could not allow himself to soften toward her.