delicate
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Such controversies highlight the delicate balance facing brands hoping to attract younger audiences without alienating their core, longstanding customer base.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Duhamel added that he was inspired by the “Patriots” survival guide and confessed that he worried about the delicate nature of a society so tech-dependent.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
McCraney, Geffen Playhouse’s artistic director, said forging a path forward in nonprofit theater without succumbing to commercial pressure to produce only guaranteed hits requires the delicate balance of surfing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Maruchan’s noodles, while chewy, are softer and more delicate.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
After pouring hot water into a delicate rose-covered cup, Gran settled into the chair next to me.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing delicate
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