On holidays it's always nice to visit an idealized family from gentler times.

But these are kinder, gentler times, and many players want their children around.

So this was a gentle wake-up time for them both.

There, I close my eyes and remember a quieter, gentler time.

It is in gentler times when political jokes are most accepted by the general public.

Spent, as they used to say in gentler times.

It was unmistakably a note of command, but at the same time surprisingly gentle.

David's voice came out gentler this time, almost soft.

Leo has continued the tradition in a far less gentle time.

I rather think that is an invention to suit these gentler times.