A former union official with the Irish Nurses Organisation, the softly spoken Cork woman is known for her direct approach.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41119318.html

After a hitless first inning, players started to make contact and Biddle clapped softly for each hit.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/high-school/ct-double-duty-classic-baseball-history-20230720-n3zutnptarhopig7emrtjdosiy-story.html

All the extra weight in the mid-section is being softly cushioned now, and I no longer have pelvic pain while sleeping on my sides.

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mattress-toppers-under-100_l_64ec9f29e4b0792a1ec64259

A playlist of Indie classics softly plays in the background, as the chefs carefully dish out the first course from the open kitchen behind.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/i-went-new-restaurant-quiet-27904834

“Being poor, I have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.”

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/the-power-a-mother-wields/

Burke, wearing his trademark black fedora, hardly spoke during the tour, which was punctuated by the song “California Dreamin’” by The Mamas and the Papas playing softly in the background.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-ald-ed-burke-corruption-trial-day-11-20231129-j7cquayrzrewrbrv77gardayfi-story.html

But Boston got those three runs right back, opening the fifth with three hits off Irvin, two of them hit softly, before Duvall scored two with a single off reliever Bryan Baker.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/02/pitching-struggles-continue-as-orioles-drop-opening-series-finale-9-5-to-red-sox/

But Devine’s first record, Circle Gets The Square, came out, softly, in the U.S. in 2001 and then again in the U.K. in 2002.

Source: https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/kevin-devine/kevin-devine-profile-interview/

But I think his cowboy past could be best seen in his statement: “Do not hit if it can be avoided, but never hit softly.”

Source: https://mvprogress.com/2023/03/21/no-one-asked-me-but-march-22-2023/

Field, for example, offers her clients comfort, easing them as they draw their last breaths, talking to them softly or holding their hand.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/death-doulas-uk-end-of-life-care-b2268509.html

He is softly spoken but direct, and he will be able to deliver a clear message.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-11663303/Andy-Murray-focus-rising-rankings-following-Australian-Open-exit.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

I don’t know how much longer I can go on like this,” Tawee said softly as he sat on his home’s porch, which he fashioned himself.

Source: https://www.mymcmurray.com/2023/10/05/a-year-after-thai-day-care-center-massacre-a-family-copes-with-their-grief/

Injured Islanders star Mathew Barzal is set to begin skating softly, general Lou Lamoriello said.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/04/02/injured-islanders-star-mathew-barzal-set-to-begin-skating-soon/

I speak softly, but in a voice I remember.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/25/opinion/editorials/weeping-beech-tree-ritual.html

“It’s a terrible thought to have and hold,” he sings softly.

Source: https://mndaily.com/279224/arts-entertainment/review-javelin-by-sufjan-stevens/

It’s sung in Arabic, with Excentrik’s guitar echoing softly in the background.

Source: https://eastbayexpress.com/naima-shalhoub/

“My English is limited,” he told the judge softly.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/12/08/breaking-news/man-who-fired-shotgun-outside-new-york-synagogue-cited-mideast-events/

On 12th January, this wonderful lady softly departed from our earthly world.

Source: https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/23281619.death-notices-appear-colchester-gazette-week/?ref=rss

“Rain taps softly on attic window” has been changed to “Heavy rain impacts solar panels”.

Source: https://www.thecherawchronicle.com/column-gert-host-on-football-players-they-walk-around-in-a-dior-skirt-with-a-louis-vuitton-bag-all-this-one-week-at-a-time/

Returning from a recent shoulder injury, the softly spoken but tough-as-teak defender promptly needed 22 stitches after suffering a brutal head clash in his first friendly back.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/09/25/josh-grommen-is-proof-you-can-succeed-outside-the-a-league/