softly
Example Sentences
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Sam Altman acknowledged on a podcast this week that “we’ve all been too ambitious on the timelines,” but he was able to talk softly about how that was a good thing.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
In cavernous, tomblike galleries, exquisite statuettes are softly spot-lit on stone shelves without labels, while images of deities painted by Rivera flitted across the ceiling above.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Hernandez’s mother could be heard softly crying as she exited into the hallway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Bumrah whacked a six and three fours in his cameo of 20 not out as he showed promise in keeping Shreyas company, but the latter softly prodded behind to Atkinson for a tame end.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
‘Tess,’ the man said softly, and a girl who must have been about seven or eight looked up.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
