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

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

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

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Gradually and gingerly, party lines are being crossed in the House and Senate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

She stretched her hand out and Moss gingerly shook it.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro