gentle
Example Sentences
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But the scene’s highlight is the song that plays in the background, airy, gentle and simple.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
It adds gentle richness and, crucially, a plush but defined crumb — one that feels almost cushioned, yet precise.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
In contrast to earlier studies that relied on powerful laser pulses to generate these states, the Dresden team found that gentle stimulation using magnetic waves is enough.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
As truth-telling victims, mezzo Michelle Mariposa was staunch and gentle as Rebecca Nurse while Nicholas Huff brought a vigorous, exciting tenor to Giles Corey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
As the boat bobbed on the gentle current, I began to feel nauseous, and a cold sweat broke out on my brow.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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