gentle

Example Sentences

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She smiles, giving me a gentle shoulder shove.

From Literature

“There’s just no kind and gentle way,” he said, “to take thousands of people off the streets every day.”

From Los Angeles Times

The great room is filled with the gentle sounds of needles clicking, along with the occasional snap or pop from the fireplace.

From Literature

Shivering in the darkness, I huddle closer to Mother and listen to her gentle breathing.

From Literature

“You weren’t that gentle with me when you grilled me about why I let him walk off by himself,” Aaron said.

From Literature