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

The U.S. has relaxed sanctions on both to soothe markets but only for a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

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

Dr. Achebe tentatively put his hands on Coal’s shoulders, as if he was trying to soothe him but was unsure of how best to help.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste