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soft line

noun

  1. a position or policy, as in politics, that is moderate and flexible.


soft line

noun

  1. a moderate flexible attitude or policy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌsoft-ˈliner, noun
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Other Words From

  • soft-line adjective
  • soft-liner noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of soft line1

First recorded in 1965–70
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Example Sentences

It was the hard line, not the soft line, that briefly diverted Iran from its dangerous path.

And speaking of Gingrich, there was his soft line on immigration, which really might cost him.

A low colour crept up into the soft line of Miss Stone's cheek and rested there.

From his long steel spurs to his hard coned hat not a soft line was there, nor a feeble curve.

If you are careful and mind what you are about, you will have a soft line.

Miss Desborough was pretty, but there was not a soft line in her face.

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