tender

"The slow-cooked pork shoulder was incredibly tender and fell apart easily."

"She preferred the asparagus when it was still slightly crisp but tender."

"Marinating the steak for hours helped ensure it would be juicy and tender."

"He spoke to the frightened child in a tender, soothing voice."

"The old couple exchanged a tender look across the dinner table."

"Despite his rough exterior, he had a surprisingly tender heart."

"After the fall, her knee was swollen and very tender to the touch."

"The dentist warned me not to brush too hard near the tender gums."

"He had a reputation for being quick to anger because he had a very tender ego."

"The CEO decided to tender his resignation following the scandal."

"The company tendered a formal apology for the delay in service."

"The buyer tendered the full amount in cash at the closing."

"Several construction firms are expected to tender for the municipal bridge project."

"We must tender a competitive price if we hope to win the government contract."

"The council opened the sealed tenders submitted by the competing builders."

"We received a surprisingly low tender for the landscaping work."

"The final decision will be based on the quality of the proposal, not just the lowest tender."

"The lighthouse tender ensured the lamp was burning brightly every night."

"She worked as a baby tender for a wealthy family during the summer."

"The cruise ship dropped anchor offshore, and passengers were brought to the island via a small tender."

"The steam locomotive required a full tender of coal and water before the long journey."