gently

Example Sentences

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When baked, the streusel should form a craggy, golden crust that cracks gently under a knife.

From Salon

So the Armstrong team employed a series of tests involving fancy scales and gently tipping the capsule.

From Los Angeles Times

She pats gently and pulls Mom to her feet, leading them around the building.

From Literature

The former broker said ants could also be harvested by gently disturbing the mound and collecting them as they tried to escape.

From BBC

His elegant pinks, mauves, light blues and reds are rare in such solemn scenes; almost otherworldly, they beautifully draw attention to all the gently curved bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal