soft
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Kelly’s imposing height, several inches above 6 feet, contrasts with his soft facial features and warm smile, making him the poster child for the figure of the gentle giant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
These industrially produced foods include soft drinks, packaged cereals, snacks, and processed meats.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
Despite the joint intervention efforts, the yen remains soft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Clarke says the effect can be made even cosier by pairing lighting with soft furnishings, such as floor-to-ceiling curtains and scatter cushions in different colours and patterns.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Patch’s breath was soft and even in his corner.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
South32’s FY 2027-2028 volume guidance has Sierra Gorda copper-equivalent production ahead of consensus, but Gemco softer, Barrenjoey says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Strip lighting is often found in kitchens but a softer glow can change the whole feel of the space without requiring a major renovation.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Walmart Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said Thursday that the company was dealing with “arguably a softer consumer environment than in February.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
So it can land a little bit softer, and people can tolerate a little bit more.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
At first the colors of the picture had been too showy and not as they were in real life, but after a year they faded into softer, lifelike colors.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
The data indicated a solid reduction in new work from abroad, although the rate of contraction eased to its softest pace since October.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
The pace of weakness in new export business was again considerable, though it eased to its softest since last July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
There are six compounds in all for the season, from the hardest, the C1, to the softest, the C6.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2025
Last month, Megan McCain hosted Usha Vance for what should have been the softest of softball interviews, focused on what life as second lady is like.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2025
I collapsed gratefully onto the pallet Sarah had made me there, and it felt like the world’s softest bed.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
