Needless to say, this hardly makes the IRS sound kind or gentle.

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Despite the stereotype of stressed-out men as aggressors, stress actually increased men's kind and gentle behavior, the researchers found.

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The surreal saga of Soga and Jenkins (and children) plight was shown in the Japanese media in a warm, positive light, as Jenkins was seen as a kind, gentle man who protected the younger Japanese woman against the North Korean authorities.

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It turned out that the organizer was someone she had known in school, and though the woman seemed not to remember Eva, she had been very kind, and the other bell ringers gentle and considerate, always ready to help her out, never noticing when she got things wrong.

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"It was quiet, it was gentle and in every kind of way it reflected the man, " he said.

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The world's car industry is not a kind and gentle place right now.

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"Matthew was an incredibly kind, gentle and compassionate young man whose sweet spirit was encouragement and comfort to many, " the statement said.

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