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soft-spoken

[sawft-spoh-kuhn, soft-] / ˈsɔftˈspoʊ kən, ˈsɒft- /


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As Sir David Attenborough marks his centenary, one achievement is often overlooked: how the world's famously soft-spoken naturalist helped create an industry employing thousands and earning millions, centred on Bristol.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

If anything, I considered myself to be a soft-spoken person.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Much of the time, he comes off as soft-spoken and a little awkward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

"Three to five years at most, and our entire medical model will be radically transformed," the soft-spoken Duan told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Thankfully, he has the whole play memorized, but he plays the part of Reuben like a soft-spoken elderly accountant.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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