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in a very careful or cautious manner, especially to avoid harm or discomfort
- She stepped gingerly across the icy sidewalk.
- He gingerly placed the fragile vase on the shelf.
- I gingerly opened the old book, afraid the pages might tear.
- The cat approached the new dog gingerly.
- They gingerly lifted the injured bird from the ground.
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