gingerly

Example Sentences

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Bearman climbed out gingerly, limping and holding his knees, before being taken to the medical centre, where he had an X-ray before being released.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

He was taken to the locker room for evaluation, but the gingerly way he was moving left little doubt his night was done.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Jokic was slow to rise and walked gingerly to the sideline but stayed in the game.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Trier wisely leaves the specifics of this father-daughter tension vague, painting his characters gingerly and with loving detail until the knockout final stretch of the film pulls back, revealing a full family portrait.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

She sat with her left arm cradled gingerly against her stomach.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat