as in lightly
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Adverb
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Keep the soil lightly moist and your hydrangea should grow new foliage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026 -
The metal is hovering near its 200-day moving average while simultaneously testing the 50% Fibonacci retracement of its prior advance, a confluence that technical traders don't take lightly.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Let cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Boil gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 35 minutes.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The document also reopened the controversy around Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, claiming that he was treated leniently by the ITIA.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Clemently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clemently. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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