delicacy
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The more I looked into the cult of Cane’s, the more I understood how the country’s most obsessed-over digit-shaped delicacy took America by storm, slowly and then all at once.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
But when Kore-eda’s execution isn’t as assured, as is the case with his latest, all that delicacy simply floats off into the ether, rarely amounting to much more than a halfhearted shrug.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Their meat is a delicacy widely eaten locally, while their fins command high prices in international markets.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
I have never ordered the delicacy even during that caviar bump trend, but when in Rome…
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
It wasn’t simply that Anning was good at spotting fossils–though she was unrivalled at that–but that she could extract them with the greatest delicacy and without damage.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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At the Mubarakiyah market, Iranian vendors hawk sweets, including delicacies infused with saffron and tahini-based treats, drawing a steady stream of customers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
On its menu are wines from Stellenbosch, delicacies like bobotie, a sweet and savory casserole, and creative-fusion dishes like oxtail tacos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
It features plenty of glistening seafood, market produce and local delicacies, alongside Tucci telling the story of a people for whom family and rituals hold communities together.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Chris, it turns out, has given up his career as an administrative lawyer for a life of fine dining and epicurean delicacies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
At first I stole a few moments out here, savoring them like forbidden delicacies.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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