gingerly

Example Sentences

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He immediately signaled toward the bench for a sub and walked gingerly back to the sideline while grabbing toward his right knee.

From Los Angeles Times

In the first five days, forensic experts gingerly removed earth, millimeter by millimeter, recovering 3,463 bone fragments.

From Barron's

Trier wisely leaves the specifics of this father-daughter tension vague, painting his characters gingerly and with loving detail until the knockout final stretch of the film pulls back, revealing a full family portrait.

From Salon

He gingerly grabbed at it while grimacing in pain.

From Los Angeles Times

She opens her husband's day planner, figures out the safe's combination and, once it's breached, she gingerly reaches inside and procures his handgun.

From Salon