soft line
Americannoun
noun
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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
That soft line has been an oft-repeated talking point of Taliban leaders in recent days.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2021
One of the hits was a bloop double off the bat of Mitch Haniger in the first inning and the other was a soft line drive to left from J.P.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2021
If you are careful and mind what you are about, you will have a soft line.
From Australia Revenged by Boomerang, pseud.
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