gentle push
Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words
Refers to a light act of pushing.
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Examples (10)
- I gave the door a gentle push, but it was locked.
- With a gentle push, he nudged the swing forward for his daughter.
- She offered him a gentle push in the right direction.
- The boat needed just a gentle push to get it away from the dock.
- He felt a gentle push on his shoulder, turning to see who it was.
- A gentle push on the button activated the machine.
- The toddler gave the toy car a gentle push across the floor.
- She provided a gentle push to help him overcome his hesitation.
- The wind gave the sails a gentle push, propelling the yacht forward.
- He applied a gentle push to the door, hoping it would open easily.