gently close
Frequency: 8.018.2 per million words
To close something with little force.
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- She gently closed the door behind her so as not to make a sound.
- He gently closed the ancient book, respecting its fragile pages.
- As the baby slept, the mother gently closed the nursery window.
- Please gently close the lid of the jewelry box.
- The cat gently closed its eyes and began to purr.
- I watched him gently close the wooden gate to the garden.
- She had learned to gently close the drawer that always used to stick.
- Before the presentation, he took a deep breath and gently closed his laptop.
- You should gently close the car door, not slam it.
- The librarian will ask you to gently close any books you're not borrowing.