delicately

Example Sentences

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As Ms. Aikin ably traces, successive librarians have delicately navigated the library’s continually expanding national role.

From The Wall Street Journal

She winces as a small cannula is delicately inserted into her cheek.

From BBC

Grimaud’s playing, softly golden and delicately smooth, tethers the melodies, allowing them to billow freely without floating away.

From New York Times

The White House has been trying to proceed delicately.

From Washington Post

Then came the New Zealand rearguard, leaving a match that could have been one-sided delicately poised.

From BBC