gently

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On an embroidered picnic laid out on the grass, a group of friends chatted over tea as food simmered gently on a gas stove.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

By gently pulling apart the fillets with forceps and using a dissecting microscope, the team was able to count them accurately.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

So the Armstrong team employed a series of tests involving fancy scales and gently tipping the capsule.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

But I’ve also been paying closer attention, which means that I can slow my breathing and gently roll my shoulders down and away from the Dark Vise of the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

I close the book gently and turn off the lamp, but the chaos in the next room has already woken Harlow.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller