soothed
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Asian equities and government bonds rose on Wednesday as hopes for a quick end to the Middle East conflict soothed concerns over elevated inflationary pressures driven by likely higher-for-longer oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Some are mentally soothed by repeating specific words or phrases, a phenomenon known as echolalia, which can be misinterpreted by someone unfamiliar with the trait as mocking or uncooperative.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
"For me, they soothed what was happening within the courtroom," she says.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
Nvidia’s strong earnings report may have soothed fears about a bubble in artificial-intelligence stocks.
From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025
By the time the last legendary grandparent had held him and loved him as a grandson, Jason’s heartbreak felt soothed.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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