soothe

Example Sentences

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was awkwardly dispatched to soothe the financial markets while doubling as a kind of economic war correspondent.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Grindr, which has been scrutinized for its past handling of sensitive information, including users’ HIV status, has tried to soothe worries about privacy concerns as it goes all-in on AI.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

The Fed meets in two weeks, but a rate cut isn’t expected, and it’s unclear whether one would even soothe the market, given the inflation fears.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

To soothe concerns about obstructed pavements, councils are now installing parking bays directly onto streets, permanently embedding the schemes into the architecture of cities.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Anyway, choiceless, she went, leaving husband, sister, Rose Dear and May behind, and if she worried, the blond baby helped soothe her, and kept her entertained for eighteen years, until he left home.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison