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gentle

[jen-tl] / ˈdʒɛn tl /




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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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