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gentle

[jen-tl] / ˈdʒɛn tl /




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Born in Swansea in 1914, his most notable works include Under Milk Wood and the poem, Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

About 63,000 did, according to a November court filing from settlement trust administrator Edward Gentle.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

A section of Go Gentle reflects on this history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

For another worker, known as Gentle Al, the organisation has provided the first job he's ever had.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Gentle hands moved over me, bringing vague impressions of memory.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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