as in lightly
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Adverb
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Warmly, Emma Questions may be lightly edited for clarity, length, and style.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026 -
Sprinkle flour into reserved drippings; cook over medium, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and nutty in aroma, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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But when gently poached in miso broth, the end result is tender and moist.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Some films will move us gently.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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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 19 May. 2026.
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