tender
Example Sentences
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She was there as she had overseen a tender awarded in 2024 to controversial businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's company Medicare24 Tshwane District, which was meant to provide health services to the police.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The movie won raves for its detailed portrait of New York nightlife, as well as its tender narrative that has drawn comparisons to “Big Daddy” and “Kramer vs. Kramer.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
You slice it the wrong way and, instead of a tender, juicy bite, you’re left gnawing on something that tastes like a rubber band.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Nearly 73% of patients achieved at least a 20% improvement in tender and swollen joints, more than half saw a 50% improvement, and 36% saw a 70% improvement.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
I had never seen such an awed expression on her face, or such a warm, tender glow in her eyes.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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