gentle
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Whereas Coltrane brought grace and a gentle texture, Rollins arguably delivered a firmer sense of music's ebbs and flows, crafting jazz in the manner of a classical composer.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Other key attributes are a love of play, confidence and a gentle temperament towards fellow animals is crucial.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The rise of gentle parenting added emotional complexity to this labor, turning every toddler tantrum into an opportunity for a measured lesson in self-regulation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
He replied with a gentle smile: "It's great to feel the warmth of my homeland."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
He could juggle five juggling clubs, and even though he had enormous hands, big enough to hold all five clubs at once, he was gentle.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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