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Origin of soft hail

First recorded in 1890–95

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Of course, with such a soft-handed approach comes criticism from the Danish right.
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Why call a taxi when you can hail a Lyft to pick up visiting family and friends?
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And once more, she found herself desiring to be like Janet--not only in appearance, but in soft manner and tone.
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A few small rocks of some soft stone may be added, and in between these the Ferns are planted.
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His face flushed with annoyance, and taking off his soft hat he began to beat it impatiently against his leg as he walked.
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The delicious soft rains set in early, promising a good grain year.
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Not a zephyr ruffled the leaf of a rose, and a soft breathing fragrance bathed his reposing senses.
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soft hail

[ sôft ]

See graupel.