How to use "gingerly" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "gingerly" in popular movie and book plots

  • Raghu gingerly makes an excuse for the bathroom.  - Shuddh Desi Romance
  • The feline gingerly walked up and straight into a cage.  - Ajoba
  • Peter gingerly tries to open the trunk, but flees when the boys stir.  - Peter and the Starcatcher
  • He manages to cling to the fuselage, work his way gingerly to the cockpit (while the plane is in flight), and reconcile with Carol.  - Love Affair (1932 film)
  • He drops the bottle on the floor and gingerly backs away from it.  - Both Sides Now (House)
  • Selma also uses her fingertip, touching Iris's wound, to gingerly taste Iris's blood.  - Innocence (2004 film)
  • When she gingerly approaches, the dying Man revives and grabs her hand.  - Welcome to Hard Times (film)
  • Fudd winces and gingerly sends the skunk on his way.  - A Wild Hare

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