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One of the core characteristics of the simulation genre is its soothingly repetitive jobs.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It has the feel of a soothingly looped AI screen saver, a trance-inducing spell where nothing matters so long as your high heels aren’t hurting your feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

They often speak soothingly of their country’s “peaceful rise.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Mr. Harris, who talks soothingly to the infants as he cuddles them, said he has no plans to stop.

From Washington Times • Nov. 21, 2023

“You have given us most interesting and valuable evidence,” said Poirot soothingly.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie