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The phrase "asked in the gentlest of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a request or inquiry made in a soft, kind, or gentle manner.
Example: "She asked in the gentlest of tones if I needed any help with my project."
Alternatives: "in the softest of" or "in the kindest of".
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"Can you suggest how we might make sure that those who decide whether to approve these grants might be persuaded to focus on more helpful subjects, more scientific subjects, and more basic research?" Smith asked in the gentlest of several versions of the same question put to Holdren during the 2-hour hearing.
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For the most part, however, the diplomats who met with Tillerson in a rare town hall in Foggy Bottom were, well, diplomatic, and asked only the most gentle of questions.
The gentlest of men.
Not the gentlest of agendas for sure.
I was just happy to find some sign of life and asked the gentle Latin singer to connect.
If you have a need to tilt back, ask and don't be offended by "please don't". And perhaps be prepared to engage in the gentle art of compromise: Could I do halfway?
He revels in the gentle anarchy of the show.
At the Jil Sander show, the craft was in the gentle deconstructing of workwear.
In fact, they seem well versed in the gentle art of persuasion.
Music helped as well as living in the gentle climate of Mexico where he resides.
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