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Another gentle giant Who could forget Mr. Larson, Happy's intimidating but friendly former boss, played by Richard Kiel?
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Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Joshua Sims: Pearl-Cohn High School Sims is the definition of a gentle giant — bringing intensity and focus to the football field while remaining quiet and respectful in the building.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Even manta and devil rays, rightfully dubbed the ‘gentle giants of the sea,’ are not safe.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The refuge also provides incredible opportunities for passive viewing of these gentle giants, which boosts public appreciation for Florida’s amazing ecosystems and species.
—Ragan Whitlock, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Joshua Sims: Pearl-Cohn High School Sims is the definition of a gentle giant — bringing intensity and focus to the football field while remaining quiet and respectful in the building.
—Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Even manta and devil rays, rightfully dubbed the ‘gentle giants of the sea,’ are not safe.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The refuge also provides incredible opportunities for passive viewing of these gentle giants, which boosts public appreciation for Florida’s amazing ecosystems and species.
—Ragan Whitlock, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
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“Gentle giant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gentle%20giant. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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