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
After a nurse carefully bundles an infant, he’ll sit in a lounge chair and hold the newborn close as he sings comforting lullabies and offers soft words of praise.
From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2020
Ahmed utters a few soft words in Kiswahili, Gakii’s native language — something about her child at home, along with an earnest promise never to come back.
From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2011
Looking over my shoulder, I can see Hildy comforting Viola in soft words, unhearable words, things being said that I don’t know yet again.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
