say gently

Examples (20)

• Please say it gently, he's had a rough day.
• “Don't worry,” he said gently, taking her hand.
• She would say gently that it was time to leave.
• She said gently that everything would be alright in the end.
• If you must disagree, say it gently and clearly.
• The nurse said gently to the patient that it was time for medicine.
• The doctor will say gently that the treatment may hurt.
• “It’s time to go now,” my mother said gently.
• Could you say that more gently, please?
• He says gently that he understands why I am so upset.
• He leaned in to say gently, "You're safe here."
• The teacher said gently that there was no need to feel embarrassed.
• Let me say this gently: we need to start over.
• “You've done a great job,” she said gently, patting my shoulder.
• In her email, she tried to say gently what everyone was thinking.
• I will say gently to him that we simply cannot afford the trip.
• Parents often say things gently to avoid scaring a child.
• “Please sit down,” the doctor said gently to the elderly man.
• During the briefing, the manager chose to say gently that budgets were being cut.
• She said gently that she wasn't quite ready to talk about it yet.