softly-softly
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Quizzed on a perception that she can seen as abrasive, Badenoch agreed she may need to take a more softly-softly approach.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024
Friend and foe alike say a significant reason for the softly-softly approach is money -- or rather a lack of it.
From Reuters • Jan. 26, 2023
Mel and Sue’s exodus was a blow to its softly-softly charm and Prue Leith is a more straight-talking judge than Mary Berry.
From The Guardian • Sep. 16, 2019
Schalke coach Andre Breitenreiter’s softly-softly approach appears to be paying dividends for his young team.
From Washington Times • Sep. 17, 2015
The new coaching staff tried a softly-softly evolution-not-revolution approach to team tactics, which left the older players resentful and the newer ones confused.
From Newsweek
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