soft line
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of soft line
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The revolutionary regime, desperate to survive, is taking a surprisingly soft line with today’s rebels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
That helps to explain why the regime is so loath to take a soft line on the issue of dress codes.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 24, 2022
Early in the game, Fernando came to bat and hit a soft line drive foul towards our seat on the loge level.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2019
Mike Yastrzemski had San Francisco’s only two hits, the first a soft line drive with two outs in the sixth, and the second a single off closer Carlos Martinez in the ninth.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 3, 2019
A low colour crept up into the soft line of Miss Stone's cheek and rested there.
From Mr. Achilles by Lee, Jennette
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