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tender spot





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"I just know he just has a real tender spot for caring for women," Statler claimed to the New York Times.

From Salon Apr. 11, 2023

Akinmusire’s new album on Blue Note, “on the tender spot of every calloused moment,” waxes tense and deep.

From Seattle Times Feb. 14, 2023

America has a tender spot for men who admit their flaws.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2018

And have the thousands of tweets on the subject, not to mention this article, simply told Vice that it has found a tender spot in our collective consciousness, which it can jab to great effect?

From The Guardian Jun. 18, 2013

She held my cheeks together, pressing the tender spot with her thumb.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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