Example Sentences

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His voice, when he spoke again, was not ironical, as it had been; it was placating.

From Rowdy of the Cross L by Bower, B. M.

Bob Flick spoke for the first time, his slow, soft voice was placating and yet it was evident that his sympathies were with Gallito.

From The Black Pearl by Woodrow, Wilson, Mrs.