softly

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Adverb
  • With that in mind, Garcia cannot take this opponent lightly.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • Full credit to Washington for not taking its opponent lightly, as this one has been a battle so far.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Softly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softly. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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