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The Financial Times looks at the Burnham government's "bid to soothe 'public control' anxiety" through "stressing the new administration's desire to attract private capital into key sectors of the economy".

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

It had the power to soothe the roughest of sore throats and quiet the phlegmiest of coughs.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

"Anthropomorphic AI can soothe loneliness," said Chen Liang of the Southwest University of Political Science and Law in a commentary published by the CAC after a draft version of China's rules was published in April.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

In June, de-escalation helped soothe oil markets, but this month, the ceasefire collapsed and fighting resumed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Different ratios gave different tones that could soothe or disturb.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

The “falling backwards” Daphne experiences in Eddie’s company — traversing time — soothes, softens and delights her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

"The ceasefire definitely soothes our nerves, hoping it stays this way. The crew is finally taking a breather," an off-duty captain of a ship, whose crew is stranded off Qatar, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

When it is coded simply as generalized anxiety or OCD, patients often receive reassurance or validation that briefly soothes them but ultimately reinforces the fixation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025

It soothes public discomfort, offering a savior archetype instead of a policy fix.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2025

"The only thing that soothes the horrendous pain is listening to music."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

But there was a roughly 38% chance of a hike — up from closer to 13% a week ago, when cooler inflation data for June soothed worries over rate increases.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026

Maybe having some allies in that moment soothed him.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

Using every tool at his disposal — namely his violins, guitars, looping machine and expressive voice — Bird created a whirling one-man-band effect that somehow awed and soothed the crowd in equal measure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

It’s natural that investors are soothed to hear about the next satellite launch.

From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026

Seeing Meg’s usually gentle temper was roused and her pride hurt by this mischievous joke, Mrs. March soothed her by promises of entire silence and great discretion for the future.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

For the uninitiated, a sound bath is where a practitioner plays crystal or Tibetan sound bowls, gongs and chimes in a soothing way.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

It was a soothing and relaxed space that suggested fun on the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

When life gets you down, Danny Palumbo opines, nothing is more soothing than eating a meal prepared with love.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

Male and female U1s can speak through an artificial intelligence tool programmed by the company to offer soothing words if it detects fatigue or stress, and get to know its user over time.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Ayanna whispered soothing reassurances, and Brer Fox and I assisted as they disembarked.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia