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ticklish

[tik-lish] / ˈtɪk lɪʃ /


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The decision on how to handle Anderson is ticklish for England.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

The job drought is a ticklish problem for the ruling Communist Party, which is overseeing a sluggish post-pandemic economic recovery worsened by a downturn in the property market.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

There’s a ticklish note of meta-pleasure to Blanchett’s performance: She may be playing the role of the conductor with impeccable poise, but so, of course, is Lydia herself.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2022

There’s a crooked face composed of peas, peppers and a lone olive atop the causa de pollo, a carefully layered mashed-potato cake stuffed with chicken salad, so creamy and ticklish.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2021

It was simple if ticklish work, and Penelope mastered it quickly.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood