delicate
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In many existing systems, extreme cooling is necessary to prevent a process known as decoherence, in which delicate quantum information is lost.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
That imminence has now become an unfortunate reality for Fishwife, which announced Wednesday that it is pausing shipments of the delicate fish for the summer.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
The comments come at a delicate time for LAFC, which has let potential MLS wins slip away despite showing competitive moments recently against St. Louis City SC and Nashville SC.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The conflict complicates a delicate balance for Saudi Arabia.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
These are the delicate, airy ones that dance lightly and tickle my insides, making me feel warm and cozy.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing delicate
The Diary of Anne Frank
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Bridge to Terabithia
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