gentle
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Galitzine’s He-Man is more Clark Kent than Superman, a gentle, funny, under-estimated dweeb.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
First, a gentle warning: Premiums can rise significantly when you get into your 60s and 70s.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
The victim's partner Denise Doyle described him as "the most caring soul and gentle person you could ever meet".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
One day you’re a gentle lover in “Brokeback Mountain,” the next you’re a genius psychotic in “The Dark Knight.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Despite their size, aurochs are gentle creatures who only use their horns to fight for mates, or defend their young.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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