Veata and her parents spoke in Khmer, very softly and quickly, so as to prevent me from understanding.

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Indeed he recalls that he was 'quite gentle and loving... very softly spoken'.

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He appeared wan and spoke very softly, but his eyes twinkled at the flock's welcome warm and heartfelt if somewhat bittersweet.

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Smith is quite intense but very softly spoken.

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It's very much a softly, softly approach.

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"It's a very personal experience writing music, " she says softly.

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