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Recent Examples of mild In addition to light bleeding, signs of implantation can also include mild cramping, nausea, and headaches—again, eerily similar to your monthly period. Lisa McCarty, SELF, 21 May 2025 How to Treat It In milder cases, people can use over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal medications to treat a yeast infection under the breast. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025 Step 6: Clean Handles, Switches, and Knobs Apply a mild cleaning agent such as diluted dish soap or a gentle all-purpose cleaner to a microfiber cloth, and wipe all high-touch fixtures, including handles, switches, and knobs, to remove fingerprints, viruses, bacteria, and grime. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025 Desert areas will remain hot Saturday and Sunday, but the majority of the Southern California will see much milder weather in time for Memorial Day celebrations. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mild
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  • Spanish canals operated in a temperate climate and were managed by individual farmers who could maintain or increase their water flow.
    Ari Caramanica, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
  • In fact, the more temperate weather can be the best time to snuggle up outside, sit by a fire pit, and enjoy a new piece of outdoor furniture.
    Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024
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  • Including Marcelo and his kid, all three of the film’s rival factions are father-son teams, a choice that highlights Filho’s gentle emphasis on the relationship between lineage and identity — and the defiant notion that history is as hard to erase as DNA.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2025
  • The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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  • There are currently multiple drugs available to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's, making an early and accurate diagnosis an important first step to managing symptoms and slowing further cognitive decline.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 16 May 2025
  • Legislation like the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future has no regard for Maryland’s fiscal well-being and will only serve to alienate moderate voters.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2025
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  • The tool also incorporates vibration and heat to provide a soothing experience—and those features help with product absorption and promote better circulation, which might lead to hair growth.
    Jessica Kasparian, Allure, 15 May 2025
  • This bestselling toner helps shrink pores and balance oil control without drying out the skin, thanks to its combination of mild exfoliants and soothing botanical extracts.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 15 May 2025
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  • Some of the criteria are beach material (fine sand ranks highest), air and water temperature, number of sunny days, wildlife, litter and development.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
  • And what better way to kick off the sunny season than with our Summer TV Preview.
    EW Staff, EW.com, 23 May 2025
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  • Iñárritu also used his Cannes visit as a soft launch for his next wild experiment, with Tom Cruise.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
  • Some reactions might be softer and less pronounced, while others could be obsessive and overwhelming.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Turns out, pro-level mountain running on rugged terrain is quite a bit different than x collegiate trail running on more mellow courses..
    Andy Wacker, Outside Online, 18 May 2025
  • Whether your mom is new to edibles or an experienced user, these treats can offer a relaxing, mellow experience.
    Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 9 May 2025

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“Mild.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mild. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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