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Adverb
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Theo-tene-matsu pine trees planted centuries ago still remain, many of which have been cared for tenderly by the same family of gardeners for generations.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026 -
The new series Margo’s Got Money Troubles (streaming on Apple TV) tenderly illustrates the relentless, creative work of making a living online, Sophie Gilbert writes.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Aug. 2025
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His mom so graciously gave us—two wide-eyed 11-year-olds—the reins to plan and curate our own menu.—
Emily Bloch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new owner of 980, former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg, graciously extended the gallery’s stay upstairs.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some appear to be cordially greeting viewers with a wave, while others evince the desperation of a person drowning.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Officials in Jackson County and Kansas City took the loss cordially, but continued to pitch themselves as potential partners, criticizing the high price tag of the Kansas stadium deal.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
23 Dec. 2025
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Some aren’t really worms but mosquito larvae, or detritus worms, but these are found in stagnant water, so would be unlikely to be in your lovingly tended birdbath.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Phones and clocks weren’t portable, but watches were, ensuring time was wisely and lovingly spent.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pedigree of the studio also shows in some of the vocal talent involved, which includes a hammy Michael Sheen as a scheming hotel owner and Brian Cox as Lorcan and Charlie’s kindly grandfather.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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Many people on the internet did not take kindly to such puritanical belt-tightening.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Plant sage in a pot and water it lightly but consistently.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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When the plants decline, place their containers with the bulbs in a shady spot and keep lightly moist until new growth is noted.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Benignantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benignantly. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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