How to Use gingerly in a Sentence

gingerly

adverb
  • Kelce took a minute to get back to his feet and walked off the field gingerly.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Just make sure to keep the chum pile close and cast gingerly so the oat ball doesn’t fly off.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 25 Apr. 2024
  • Those on two legs and four were all stepping gingerly across slick spots.
    — Anna Meiler, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • At first, people step gingerly o​​nto the first few crates in the pyramid.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 24 Aug. 2021
  • Much of the movie is silent, as the two brothers circle each other gingerly.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Arraez finished the at-bat and flied out to left field, jogging gingerly down the first-base line.
    — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Smith leaves the field gingerly after being checked on by trainers.
    — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Foegele gingerly skated back to his teammates.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Popovich moved gingerly and was helped to the lectern by Duncan and Ginóbili.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 8 June 2026
  • Twice, McGlinchey walked off the turf gingerly with what appeared to be a leg injury.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
  • When the storm finally passed, Nabi gingerly made her way outside.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Two of the clips show the hostages gingerly lighting makeshift candles on a menorah made of disposable cups.
    — Dana Karni, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Johnson gingerly walked to the sideline, pointing at his left ankle.
    — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The woman covers the slumbering body with a blanket, gingerly plants a kiss and leaves.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2023
  • Following the game, Stevens gingerly walked up to the podium.
    — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 3 Apr. 2022
  • Markowski returned to the floor at the start of the fourth , playing gingerly to try and avoid being called for her final foul.
    — Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2024
  • The redshirt sophomore gingerly walked off the field and went straight into the medical tent.
    — Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Deer might gingerly nibble on juniper, but again, only when no other food sources are available.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Murray appeared to be walking gingerly after coming back into the game, at least for a play or two.
    — José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2024
  • The driver gingerly backed up and called someone for directions.
    — Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
  • After the crash, Vonn was able to ski down to the finish area, albeit gingerly, while clutching her left leg.
    — Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Mullins appeared to motion toward the dugout before gingerly walking off the field.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2023
  • While Manchin makes up his mind, his colleagues are approaching his future gingerly, sources said.
    — Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Dach fell to the ice with his face in his gloves before gingerly making his way to the bench, and eventually to the dressing room.
    — CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Dach fell to the ice with his face in his gloves before gingerly making his way to the bench, and eventually to the dressing room.
    — Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • He was attended to by members of the Royals’ training staff and walked gingerly back to the dugout.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Toppin stayed down for a few minutes before needing assistance to gingerly limp off the court.
    — Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The slippery floors had others walking gingerly.
    — Jerry Saltz, Curbed, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The Ukrainian soldiers moved gingerly through the town, ever cautious of mines and booby traps.
    — Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Several of his teammates joined him, and Harbor walked out of the tunnel gingerly.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025

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