gentleness
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Many European skin-care brands have long been known for giving priority to both effectiveness and gentleness on the skin, according to dermatologist Marisa Garshick.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Brian Lindstrom died this morning the way he lived — with gentleness and courage, grace and gratitude for his beautiful life,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
"Your wild imagination, your brave untethered womanhood, your ferocious gentleness is a guiding light to me."
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
Her alleged gentleness made up for his anger.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2025
Martha looked after him as though she were very proud, even if she did tease him about his gentleness.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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"American Names"
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ness
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The Suffix -ness, Part 2
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