gentle
Example Sentences
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And because cream without acid reads as flat, finish with restraint: a small splash of Crystal Hot Sauce for vinegar and gentle heat, and the smallest squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
But the scene’s highlight is the song that plays in the background, airy, gentle and simple.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
In contrast to earlier studies that relied on powerful laser pulses to generate these states, the Dresden team found that gentle stimulation using magnetic waves is enough.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
As truth-telling victims, mezzo Michelle Mariposa was staunch and gentle as Rebecca Nurse while Nicholas Huff brought a vigorous, exciting tenor to Giles Corey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
It’s got this amazing gentle rhythm, and I find myself nodding to the beat as it plays.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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