soft words

Example Sentences

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They appear to have given little thought to the terrible consequences for innocent people when soft words are offered as a substitute for tough but necessary action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

“For those who knew him, he was a gentle and loyal friend of soft words and expressive work as an actor and a writer,” director and photographer Bill Stetz wrote on Facebook.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2024

Sometimes the brothers need attention separately, and Sarah and Keith will pick one up with a smile and soft words.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2021

Feeling that I was somehow overstepping my professional bounds, but also imagining that perhaps these people would not hear many soft words in the coming days, I said, “Welcome.”

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2020

‘Nay, my son, for so I will call you, speak not the soft words of Wormtongue in my old ears!’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien