gentle
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Other key attributes are a love of play, confidence and a gentle temperament towards fellow animals is crucial.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Driving along I-65 from Indianapolis to West Lafayette, he passed by idyllic farmland and gentle rolling hills.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
When Mr. Lai speaks of faith, you feel as if you’re being invited to partake in a noble mission, not lectured at, and Claire shares his gentle sincerity on the topic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Now, new research finds that those gentle changes in tension and pressure also affect your brain, and may play a role in the organ’s overall health.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
For the first time, there was no goodnight touch of the rough, gentle hand.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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