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 don't even remember taking this,” I say softly.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
“Until Peeta and I came along,” I say softly.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
