softly
Example Sentences
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Though softly spoken, she was soon appearing in television and radio studios arguing her case.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
It’s in the way the steering hydraulics softly attenuate kickback at full lock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Young fans slumped on sidewalks, softly singing victory chants as the city slowly came back to life.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Klugo’s Bluetooth alarm clock isn’t portable, and the hotel alarms ring too softly for him to hear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
After several moments, I softly set my hand upon his knee.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
