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gently

adverb as in quietly and softly

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adverb as in kindly

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Indeed, when asked who he had in mind when writing that line about the sadness of white men who care, Harjo gently grinned and answered, “Everyone I know.”

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If you have to move them, it is best to do so very gently and place them in a sheltered warm spot in your garden or an outbuilding.

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We lay on our backs and let the swells gently lift us, then fall.

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A leash was attached to the goat’s neck and used to pull her forward while a stick was used to gently push her from behind until she was finally able to pop out.

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It will also gently connect with sidewalks, which is part of the plan to encourage locals and tourists walking around Beverly Hills to wander in, said Rios founder, Mark Rios.

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