The remark was relatively gentle teasing, compared with the machine's normal, biting wit.

He could listen to her gentle teasing before going into his secret room and memorandising the questions which bedevilled him.

She heard his gentle teasing, but she was determined to resist its lure.

Then, noting only affection in his gentle teasing, Maia relaxed.

It started last night with a warm reception - and gentle teasing - at a Midtown awards dinner.

His smile let us all in on the gentle teasing.

He ducked his head a little at this gentle teasing and blushed.

Even with his gentle teasing, she was close.

I trust that the author doesn't mind a little gentle teasing on the part of the reviewer.

"I would wear your skin if it were possible," she replied seriously to his gentle teasing.