say softly

Example Sentences

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The middle eight sets it up well, then it slows down for a moment – “when I say softly, slowly…” That line suggested a big chorus.

From The Guardian • Oct. 12, 2019

“We did it,” Putin might say softly, almost to himself.

From The Guardian • Jul. 7, 2017

Sharing in that moment and all it implied, she later told me, caused her to say softly to herself, "If he can do that, I wonder what I could do?"

From Time Magazine Archive

“I didn’t want to upset you,” I say softly, already regretting bringing this up.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

“You weren’t at the funeral,” I say softly, hoping to hide the accusation in my heart.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott