softer

"The meeting was essentially a waste of time because no decisions were made. "

"The scrapyard uses a powerful electromagnet to lift and move heavy pieces of metal. "

"The teacher adopted a conciliatory tone, offering extra help to students who had struggled with the difficult math assignment. "

"Could you please scratch my back?"

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

"The Russian word "письмо" (pis'mo, meaning "letter") has a palatalized consonant sound in the middle, making it sound slightly different from the unpalatalized version. "

"The teacher's gentleness calmed the restless students. "

"The refrigerator door is coated with a ferromagnetic material, allowing magnets to easily stick to it. "

"The bookshelves in the library were filled with many different kinds of books. "

"The intersection of Maple Street and Oak Avenue is always congested during rush hour. "

"The student spoke emotionally about her disappointment in the test results. "

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."