Sweet,peaceful stars filled the sky as the night birds sang softly, and tiny insects buzzed in the soft air.

VOA: special.2009.12.12

Most American girls at the beginning of the twentieth century were taught to sit quietly and speak softly.

VOA: special.2010.05.26

Then comes hope with a sweet smile and says softly, 'There is joy in forgetting one's self.'

VOA: special.2009.11.15

The highest point of the softly curved hill measures about three meters tall, while the lowest point is only a few centimeters thick.

VOA: special.2009.05.06

A child cried, and a woman sang softly to quiet it.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

The cowbells rang softly as the animals moved toward the barn.

VOA: special.2009.12.12

"Speak softly," the rule said, "and carry a big stick."

VOA: special.2010.08.05

I heard her answer softly. "He took both dollars."

VOA: special.2010.06.12

He spoke softly. Many could not hear him.

VOA: special.2010.01.28

I landed softly upon the ground, however,without incident.

VOA: special.2010.07.10

His face burned with happiness when he told the Captain "She said YES to me!" He said softly, "I guess it is hard for you to think someone like Caroline might like me."

VOA: special.2009.02.14

"Yes, Caesar," I heard her answer softly.

VOA: special.2009.01.17

"You care,too." she said softly.

VOA: special.2010.05.15

(OMINOUS THEME PLAYS) (WIND WHISTLING SOFTLY) (SNIFFING) You brought a snack.

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Let me know. (SIGHS SOFTLY) You're really not gonna eat?

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No, I wasn't. (LAUGHS SOFTLY) Yes, you were.

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(SOFTLY) Stop. Find the will.

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(CHUCKLES SOFTLY) Okay.

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