The last time Glenn flew, the Atlas that carried him aloft gave him a very gentle ride--at least at first.

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He's a very gentle man.

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"I think it caused a certain level of isolation and distrust on the part of someone who really just wanted to be a very very gentle, nice, kindhearted soul and have similar people around him, " he says.

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Ms Gowing's boss, Esmor Evans, of Evans Veterinary Practice in Mold, said she was a "very dear and gentle person".

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You will benefit more from doing regular gentle exercise for a good length of time, than exercising very vigorously for a short length of time or infrequently, they say.

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Considered by many visitors to be the most beautiful part of the state, Goa's stretch of southern coast running from Betul down to largely forgotten Polem in the very south, is a beach-lover's dream of golden sands, gentle surf, and the mellowest vibe imaginable.

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From a man who is one of the most peaceable presences I've lately encountered, a gentle giant of a mind, this car is nothing but a weapon: a very large, very Norse, not-all-that-pretty ax meant to be thrown with staggering force at a great distance.

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