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soothe

[sooth] / suð /


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She also grows oregano and lemongrass, with which she brews into a tea to soothe stomach issues.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Architects plan data centers to resemble tech campuses or art museums, rather than bland boxes, in an effort to soothe local opposition.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Kroencke, a medic, approached the woman and attempted to soothe her, concerned that she might lapse into shock.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Nothing is more sublime than transitioning from Jimin’s penetrating vocals of “You know how we do!” on “2.0” directly to the deep reverberations of the ancient bell that soothe and reset.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

Once again Mrs. B had had to soothe the forever-wailing little one.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

The “falling backwards” Daphne experiences in Eddie’s company — traversing time — soothes, softens and delights her.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

"The ceasefire definitely soothes our nerves, hoping it stays this way. The crew is finally taking a breather," an off-duty captain of a ship, whose crew is stranded off Qatar, told AFP.

From Barron's Apr. 8, 2026

Delta soothes investor fears over the effect of rising oil prices by raising revenue guidance, and the stock surges.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

It soothes public discomfort, offering a savior archetype instead of a policy fix.

From Salon Sep. 11, 2025

He stops fights, ejects drunks, soothes hysteria, cures headaches, and tends bar.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

But there was a roughly 38% chance of a hike — up from closer to 13% a week ago, when cooler inflation data for June soothed worries over rate increases.

From MarketWatch Jul. 26, 2026

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis had pioneered a new brand of comedy, soothed postwar America’s psyche and made a nation laugh again.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Seoul led gains across Asian equity markets Wednesday as tech firms bounced back following a softer-than-expected US inflation print that soothed worries about a possible interest rate hike this month.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Maybe having some allies in that moment soothed him.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

When he moaned in his sleep, she soothed him with the kind of words she would have spoken to her babies.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

When life gets you down, Danny Palumbo opines, nothing is more soothing than eating a meal prepared with love.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

However, Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh provided some support after saying price pressures had "come down" in recent weeks, soothing fears the central bank was preparing for an interest rate hike.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

The smooth and soothing voice that generations of Lakers fans grew so accustomed to when Lawrence Tanter was the longtime public address announcer has put down his microphone.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

But many Asian allies were left wondering how far Washington will back Mr. Hegseth’s soothing words with serious deeds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

I listened drowsily to the soothing cadence of Togbe’s voice taking me back out onto the Volta, where the boy was fishing with his father, exploring a small creek in their canoe.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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