soft power
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The generally pro-monarchy newspaper said that while the royal family was undoubtedly a valuable tool of British soft power, “the monarchy cannot be immune from the strictures applying to other areas of government spending.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
By employing thousands of locals, these bases cemented America’s soft power victory.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
It projected American generosity and soft power in ways that built lasting alliances far more efficiently than could ever be achieved militarily.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
Instead, he said, the focus should be on "soft power".
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
With my soft power, I was finding I could be strong.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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