Example sentences of "[pers pn] gently but " in BNC.
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| 1 | Later he responds more positively to Vera 's shy advances and embraces her gently but respectfully when they are interrupted by Natalia . |
| 2 | Donna had helped her onto the sofa , woken her gently but then realized that she was becoming hysterical . |
| 3 | And pushed her gently but firmly into the room . |
| 4 | If Keith got out of bed one or other parent would immediately return him and hold him gently but firmly until he lay quietly . |
| 5 | The dead king seems mesmerized by them as they lead him gently but determinedly down the long ramps . |
| 6 | ‘ Be my guest , ’ Ben said , and stood back out of the way while Andrew examined him gently but thoroughly . |