velvet glove
Example Sentences
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“We’ve got to a point where we can no longer be able to afford the velvet glove diplomacy.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2023
Still, within the velvet glove remains an iron fist.
From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2022
After leading with McBride’s iron fist, a union insider said, the group intends to follow up with the velvet glove of more moderate board members.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2020
As overlord, you can rule your gang with either velvet glove or iron fist.
From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2019
"I've got the makings of a termagant, my dear boy, but it will be all right if you rule me with a velvet glove," she had remarked within five minutes of their first kiss.
From The Duke Decides by Hill, Headon
