gentle handling
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“He merely needs gentle handling and reassurance that he’s not going to the can,” Horowitz emailed Inciardi during a 2012 exchange about getting Sanders’ “‘explanation’ shaped into a communication” to auctioneers, the indictment says.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024
This is because even very gentle handling of the plant releases potent oils that felines find so irresistible.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 24, 2023
To avoid breakage, she recommends gentle handling and styling, regular trims to prevent split ends and products such as heat protectors.
From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2021
They need more gentle handling in a space in which they feel comfortable.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2019
To replace the effects upon the circulation and bowels of physical activity massage may be used, and the masseur must have directions as to gentle handling of the tender places at first.
From Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria by Mitchell, John K.
