gently

Example Sentences

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His injuries were not life-threatening, so they gently asked him to wait, getting him to hold his wife's hand, while they tended to other casualties.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The goal is to gently warm tissue at the back of the eye just enough to activate natural repair systems, without causing harm.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Add the brioche to the custard mixture and gently toss to coat.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Likewise trail braking—letting the car’s tail run wide in a corner by gently easing off the throttle—is easy and natural.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

His face turned serious, he tapped the paper gently with his forefinger.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse