Example Sentences

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Another was reassuring: “Things will get better…You’ll get through this.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

“In an era where we’re all so online, it was reassuring and felt nurturing. It’s good evidence of how much film culture means to people.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Transport Minister Oscar Puente said it was "reassuring" that investigators had a working hypothesis on a possible cause just days after the disaster.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

"I was reassuring him all the way that everything was fine, there was nothing to worry about," he explained.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Mrs. Clarke’s tone was reassuring, but she had a businesslike look about her, for there was much to be done.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood