soft words
Example Sentences
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They appear to have given little thought to the terrible consequences for innocent people when soft words are offered as a substitute for tough but necessary action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
She also teaches her team that soft words and compliments are not the only way a woman can show she cares.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025
Sometimes the brothers need attention separately, and Sarah and Keith will pick one up with a smile and soft words.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2021
Feeling that I was somehow overstepping my professional bounds, but also imagining that perhaps these people would not hear many soft words in the coming days, I said, “Welcome.”
From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2020
The thousand thoughts swarming inside me cried out in unison at her soft words.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
