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

“What are your emotional tics or the things that soothe you or that just come with who you are that actually never change? What has changed was up to me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Such profit growth would soothe concerns about the company’s recent aggressive capital investments and borrowings, as it would eventually make those costs look smaller and less risky.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

At least, that was what Ophie told herself to soothe her envy.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland