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Soothing in sentence

43 examples of Soothing in a sentence

So I became curious as to how these songs were soothing my symptoms.
I have a tip for you: if you work in spaces like that, carry headphones with you, with a soothing sound like birdsong.
Catherine Keener does exceptionally well in a supporting role, and showing sympathy comes naturally to her, so that everybody would like to have her around (I would like to tell her every time I feel a cold coming on, as I know she would get me a soothing hot drink).
Such books are usually irritating to a companion who is busy with other things, but I gradually came to appreciate that this one was seductively soothing, although in no way syrupy, and was also very well written.
For beleaguered governments, Stiglitz’s proposed cures were rose petals, fragrances and scented candles along with soothing sounds.
While Francis’s soothing manner seems to be helping to slow this erosion, whether he will be able to reverse the trend remains far from certain.
But her words did little soothing.
The truth is that there are not two kinds of women who lead in different ways, one magically soothing and impeccably feminine, and the other dictatorial and insufferable.
Financial journalism was soothing.
That will mean improving protection of the EU’s external borders, compensating domestic losers from migration and free trade, and soothing public fears about terrorism.
In short, they seek to establish an iron "poriadok" (order), a magic, soothing, nostalgic notion in today's bankrupt and chaotic Russia.
But, even if that were true, it was hardly soothing to a furious president: they had said these things.
Shortly before the Busan meeting, the countries of southern Europe announced major consolidation efforts in the hope of soothing debt markets.
Consider the soothing impact of PBOC Governor Zhou Xiaochuan’s recent statement (following a long and baffling official silence on exchange-rate policy) that the central bank would keep the renminbi “basically stable” against a basket of currencies and the dollar.
It parrots soothing words about democratic principles, about the need for "social stability," and about signs of long-term economic growth that it alone sees.
He saw her burning face, now bewildered and full of suffering, and now smiling and soothing him.
There was that in the air of the housekeeper which bespoke distress of an unusual nature, and the kind-hearted mistress of the Locusts opened the door of the room, with the benevolent intention of soothing a grief that seemed so overwhelming.
Isabella yielded to the gentle influence of Frances without resistance; and, having gained the room where the latter conducted her, wept in silence on the shoulder of the observant and soothing girl, until Frances thought her tears exceeded the emotion natural to the occasion.
"This is a melancholy termination to so joyful a commencement of the night, madam," he observed, in a soothing manner.
Such gross fanaticism was uncommon in America, and Miss Peyton began to imbibe the impression that her guest was deranged; but remembering that he had been sent by a well-known divine, and one of reputation, she discarded the idea, and, with some forbearance, observed,-"I may deceive myself, in believing that mercy is proffered to all, but it is so soothing a doctrine, that I would not willingly be undeceived."
Tom tried again, with soothing words in his mouth, and was repulsed again.
So she was--so she was.''And our friend was soothing her anguish,' said Mr. Winkle, rather maliciously.
There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.
I shall prove to you, gentlemen, that about a year ago, Pickwick suddenly began to absent himself from home, during long intervals, as if with the intention of gradually breaking off from my client; but I shall show you also, that his resolution was not at that time sufficiently strong, or that his better feelings conquered, if better feelings he has, or that the charms and accomplishments of my client prevailed against his unmanly intentions, by proving to you, that on one occasion, when he returned from the country, he distinctly and in terms, offered her marriage: previously, however, taking special care that there would be no witness to their solemn contract; and I am in a situation to prove to you, on the testimony of three of his own friends--most unwilling witnesses, gentlemen--most unwilling witnesses--that on that morning he was discovered by them holding the plaintiff in his arms, and soothing her agitation by his caresses and endearments.'
All this was, of course, very soothing to the feelings of Mr. Winkle, who remained silent for a few minutes; but at length mustered up resolution to inquire whether Miss Allen was in Kent.
The insolvent gentleman, who had contracted a speculative but imprudent passion for horsing long stages, which had led to his present embarrassments, looked extremely well, and was soothing the excitement of his feelings with shrimps and porter.
Then suddenly another sound became audible--a very gentle, soothing sound, like that of a small jet of steam escaping continually from a kettle.
my dear young lady!'--you cannot think how caressing and soothing his manner was--'and what has frightened you, my dear young lady?'"But his voice was just a little too coaxing.
His was an involuntary confidence, an irrepressible effusion to a soothing friend--not an application to a parent.
Mrs. Dashwood would have interrupted her instantly with soothing tenderness, had not Elinor, who really wished to hear her sister's unbiased opinion, by an eager sign, engaged her silence.