The gentle breeze rustled through the leaves.
Meaning: A soft wind was blowing through the leaves, making a soft, swishing sound.
Choice of Words: Gentle means soft and mild, while breeze refers to a light wind. Rustled is a verb that describes the sound made by leaves or paper when they are moved by the wind. When you put them together, the phrase "gentle breeze rustled through the leaves" means that a soft wind was blowing through the leaves, causing them to make a rustling sound.
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