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gentle

[jen-tl] / ˈdʒɛn tl /




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"Be gentle but we are going. Don’t run over anybody, do not do what they did to us."

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Now, new research finds that those gentle changes in tension and pressure also affect your brain, and may play a role in the organ’s overall health.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: Using powerful but gentle ingredients, this body wash kills bacteria while soothing and hydrating skin.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

"He approached school life with curiosity and determination, and his gentle nature and positive spirit left a lasting impression on both staff and pupils alike," head teacher Kelly Brockhurst said.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

She had been spinning wool into a gentle shade of lavender, but as she spoke, the color deepened to a violent purple.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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