Sentence examples for gently but not from inspiring English sources

Sure, he is right to want to redress the skewed "super-delegate" voting system and to let down his ardent supporters gently, but not by waving this as a ransom note at the Democratic Party, when an onslaught of undiluted Trump still threatens Hillary Clinton's chances of winning the presidency.

Swish the water around gently, but not the quilt; keep it steady.

The heat must be adequate so that they will fry gently, but not stew or burn.

In eating spaghetti, use your fork and spoon with grace and poise and eat it gently but not slowly.

If and when you do get to stroke him, do it very gently (but not so you tickle him) and talk to him quietly.

Lead her through the club by the hand; turn her towards you as you talk gently (but not too quietly) in her ear; place your hand on the small of her back (below the chest, above the ass).

He would gently - but not in a shrill or scolding way - chide some of the other comedians about their "blue" language, or "angry" subject material, or general, dark demeanor.

She was really supportive, and tried to gently encourage but not pressure me to get involved in activities.

The cystamine solution was gently removed but not rinsed from the dishes.

Uptake tubes were gently shaken, but not aerated, during uptake and desorption.

Shake the plate gently but do not tap; tapping will cause the cells to be removed in sheets taking the pericytes with them.