as in lightly
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Adverb
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Monitor the plant and water lightly as necessary to keep the soil from drying out completely.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Upon studying the video, Berrios found Chapman was gripping the ball too lightly, not applying enough tension around the seams.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unlike traditional candles that require an open flame, these lamps gently melt your favorite wax from the top down, filling your space with hints of Honeycrisp apple and vanilla pumpkin safely and efficiently.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Clemently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clemently. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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