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Soothing Repetition

Repeating 'now' twice can add a calming rhythmic effect to your sentence.

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Now, now, take deep breaths and relax.
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Gentle Interruption

Use 'now, now' to gently interrupt someone who's upset or worried.

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Now, now, let's think this through calmly.
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Softening Tone

'Now, now' often softens the tone when pacifying someone, sounding less commanding.

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Now, now, everything will be okay.
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