soft on
Example Sentences
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Cutting rates, or even appearing soft on inflation, could push borrowing costs higher still.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Ryerson, who worked on Kennedy's independent presidential campaign, said she was tired of successive Democratic and Republican administrations going too soft on the chemical industry.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
And, sure, if you squint, maybe the foot traffic at the Luxor looks a little soft on a Wednesday.
From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2025
Prisons minister James Timpson has told the BBC more criminals could be tagged in future instead of being sent to prison - but insists he's not "soft on crime".
From BBC ● May 8, 2025
Maybe a little soft on the sides, but her almond eyes are matched by a lovely old-fashioned face, shaped like a guitar pick, all curves leading dramatically to a small chin with a big mouth.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
