delicate
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From the scaffolding, restorers have been meticulously filling in damaged portions of the frescoes and conservatively layering paint over bare sections with delicate brushes, their hands protected by gloves.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Such robots could be especially useful for working alongside people, operating in challenging environments, and performing delicate tasks, including assisting with surgery.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
"It is quite terrifying," Dr Ayer says, "This stuff is designed for the anti-ageing market. At best, they don't need these products. At worst, they contain harmful ingredients that can damage delicate young skin."
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
He knew the situation was delicate and complicated, and he worked directly with young activists on how to prevent their views on this political issue from feeding bigotry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The fresh-faced blond woman, with cheeks as delicate as a china doll’s, was in cahoots with a killer?
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing delicate
The Diary of Anne Frank
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Bridge to Terabithia
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