gingerly
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Sinner took lengthy off-court breaks at the end of each set, but continued to struggle, walking gingerly, wincing and hunching over his racquet between points.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Even after receiving treatment, he continued to move gingerly around the court, struggling to chase down shots and leaning heavily on his racquet between points.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Stepping gingerly across the metal floor, it holds its four-fingered hands at chest level until it reaches its objective: a 25-pound basket of bearing components fresh from a stamping press.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
In the center of Good’s memorial, a man gingerly brushed snow from cardboard signs, shook out bouquets of flowers and wiped off teddy bears.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
Before they left, Genie and Ernie washed their hands and changed their shirts—Grandma’s rules—and Genie took the red truck from the dresser and slid it gingerly into his pocket.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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