soothing
Example Sentences
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The move has been seen as a step toward resolving the spat and Nexperia chips began leaving China again earlier this month, soothing jitters in the auto industry.
And you’re soothing other children about this thing that was so painful, like you said, for you.
From New York Times
Even though some birds’ calls exceed 70 decibels — the same volume as a vacuum cleaner — a dawn chorus is a soothing sound, not a jarring one.
From Washington Post
A great way to make the home a more soothing place is to light candles.
From Seattle Times
The new violence, along with Smotrich’s comments, illustrated the tough challenges that lie ahead in soothing tensions after a year of deadly violence in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
From Seattle Times
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