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
She also teaches her team that soft words and compliments are not the only way a woman can show she cares.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025
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
After a nurse carefully bundles an infant, he’ll sit in a lounge chair and hold the newborn close as he sings comforting lullabies and offers soft words of praise.
From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2020
But Gandalf had spoken soft words to him, and he had slept in a corner, tired but uneasy, dimly aware of comings and goings and of men talking and Gandalf giving orders.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
