soft spot

Example Sentences

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I have a soft spot for the cinnamon coffee cake from Starbucks — or rather, for what I remember it being like when I was 12.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

I have a soft spot for used bookstores: Visiting one in every new city has become a ritual of sorts for me.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026

Berkshire’s purchase of New York Times marks a trip down memory lane for the company since Berkshire has long had a soft spot for the newspaper business.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

He may be playing Liam, but Usher admits to having a soft spot for Blur, too.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

She looks up as if she isn’t too sure about me, then pads around trying to find a soft spot.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko