gingerly

Example Sentences

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He immediately signaled toward the bench for a sub and walked gingerly back to the sideline while grabbing toward his right knee.

From Los Angeles Times

In the first five days, forensic experts gingerly removed earth, millimeter by millimeter, recovering 3,463 bone fragments.

From Barron's

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

Williams walked gingerly when she came out onto court, with heavy strapping around her right knee from an injury which she picked up earlier in the British grass-court season at Birmingham.

From BBC

The right-hander immediately dropped to the ground and grabbed his left leg, though he was able to get up and gingerly walk to the dugout.

From Washington Times