softly

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Softly spoken Italian Cardinal Parolin was the Vatican's secretary of state under Pope Francis – making him the Pope's chief adviser.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

The entire group sang along as “Killing Me Softly With His Song” echoed through the galleries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

At the 1974 Grammys, "Killing Me Softly" won Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, cementing Flack as the first person to win Record of the Year back to back.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2025

Softly adhered to the skin, the devices continuously track these subtle sounds simultaneously and wirelessly at multiple locations across nearly any region of the body.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023

He stroked Beaumont’s head and said, “Hark to Beaumont Softly, Beaumont mon amy. Oyez k Beaumont the valiant Swef, le douce Beaumont swef, swef.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White