delicate
Example Sentences
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When this delicate system is disrupted, it can contribute to a wide range of health problems, including digestive issues, obesity, weakened immune function, and effects on mental health.
From Science Daily
It’s a delicate harbinger of the great catastrophe to come.
“The wineglass was so delicate, and her touch so assured, that she could change its shape from round to oval without breaking it.”
“It would make sense for them to do something like that, rather then a military strike, especially right now when there’s a delicate line between military operations and other things,” Ellis added.
From Los Angeles Times
While the former was delicate and thin, the latter was a thick, puffy flatbread baked in a tandoor.
From BBC
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