gently
Example Sentences
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That night, he gently placed his hand on mine and told me he wanted to see where this went.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Alternatively, Baron said those who prefer more privacy could "start really gently at home with some resistance bands and a programme".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
New offensive coordinator Sean Mannion has arrived from Green Bay to make the offense slightly more stirring than a capybara gently chewing on grass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
I began gently optimizing my library use the way someone might optimize a coffee-shop punch card.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Mavis, can you wash those leaves? But gently, please.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
