gentle pressure

collocation in English

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gentle
adjective
uk
/ˈdʒen.təl/us
/ˈdʒen.t̬əl/
calm, kind, ...
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pressure
noun
uk
/ˈpreʃ.ər/us
/ˈpreʃ.ɚ/
the force you produce when you ...
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(Definition ofgentleandpressurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Gentlepressurewith the ultrasound transducer is used to guide the infant in the vertex presentation into the birth canal.
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All such follicles can be readily detached and/or physically extruded with the external application ofgentlepressurewith a forceps.
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The abdominal wall becomes very sensitive togentlepressure(palpation).
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Even with arthritic hands it is possible to open most containers bygentlepressureagainst the body.
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It is not a harsh pressure but a reasonable andgentlepressure, which will marginally improve the import situation.
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But it is a useful tool only if it is applied moderately—that is, maintaining agentlepressure.
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Pears are ripe when the flesh around the stem gives togentlepressure.
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If it yields togentlepressure, then the pear is ripe, sweet, and juicy.
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When ripe the skin becomes a dark purplish-black and yields togentlepressure.
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Unripe cherimoyas will ripen at room temperature, when they will yield togentlepressure.
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When ripe, the skin remains green, but darkens slightly, and fruit yields togentlepressure.
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Sometimes, small nodules are present within the episclera, which move slightly over the sclera withgentlepressure.
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Gentlepressureis applied and the mineral is ground away until the quill reaches the desired angle.
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The physical examination focuses on palpable, orgentlepressure, tenderness over a 4-6 inch section on the lower, inside shin area.
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Praying exercises aim at moving the hip joints in flowing, painless, motions, maximizing the range that lubricates the articular cartilage and maintains its viability by alternatinggentlepressure.
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The advantage of this style of press is thegentlepressureand minimal movement of the grapes, which minimizes the amount of tearing and scouring of the skins and seeds.
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