kid gloves
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That apprehension is understandable, but ironically, the film treats adults with kid gloves.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026
Given that Mr. Carlson’s journey into a vile and very weird world has been well documented, it’s no surprise he’d treat Mr. Fuentes with kid gloves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
He is a two-way star, coming off a second career Tommy John surgery, who has been managed with kid gloves and bubblewrap in his return to pitching duties this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025
"From now on, the kid gloves are off - it's bare-knuckle stuff."
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2025
Only if he thinks the same of me, but I’m the kind of person you have to treat with kid gloves, I know that all too well.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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