gentle

Example Sentences

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And because cream without acid reads as flat, finish with restraint: a small splash of Crystal Hot Sauce for vinegar and gentle heat, and the smallest squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

But the scene’s highlight is the song that plays in the background, airy, gentle and simple.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

For this friendly, the gentle hum of a few thousand conversations sounded more like the first morning of a Test match at Lord's.

From BBC • 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

And Mutti was right, she was the sweetest elephant in the world, so gentle.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo