soft spot
Example Sentences
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Kimberly agreed, but said while Holland does a "fantastic job" she still has a soft spot for "the OG" Tobey Maguire.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The Dodgers’ catching depth, with Will Smith still sidelined with a lingering neck injury, is the most obvious roster soft spot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
I’ve always held a soft spot for the Forgotten Child types in fiction, which is easy enough since they’re usually the ones who are interesting enough to feature in TV series and movies.
From Salon ● May 20, 2026
One soft spot for the quarter came in the form of royalty payments, indicating that shipments of Arm-based chips may have been lower than expected during the period.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
“But—” “How did I get free? Hercules did that, eons ago. So you see, I have a soft spot for heroes. Some of you can be quite civilized.”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
