gentle
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And yet, gentle readers, I am seeking out sports romance novels.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The rise of gentle parenting added emotional complexity to this labor, turning every toddler tantrum into an opportunity for a measured lesson in self-regulation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
When I climb out of the red light therapy bed, I feel a bit lighter, as though I've had a very gentle massage.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Either way, the real magic was in his soft, persuasive screen presence and gentle wisdom.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
The gentle tugging became a sharp, southerly yank.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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