gentle
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The victim's partner Denise Doyle described him as "the most caring soul and gentle person you could ever meet".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Det Ch Insp Hazel Miller described Steven as "loving, caring and gentle" and a "much-loved son and brother".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
One day you’re a gentle lover in “Brokeback Mountain,” the next you’re a genius psychotic in “The Dark Knight.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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
In both spots—before his step and after—he felt just a gentle breeze, the sunshine warm on the back of his neck, the pine needles soft beneath his feet.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act IV
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