delicate
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The small intestine is particularly vulnerable because its delicate lining is highly sensitive to radiation exposure.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
The electoral horse-trading comes at a delicate time for Israel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
Most of the King's visits outside the UK have seen him draw on some delicate diplomatic skills on behalf of his government.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
A fertile area of Egypt on the edge of the desert, Fayum's arid climate helped preserve the delicate painted wood, textiles and papyrus on display in the exhibition.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Their delicate winged bodies, prone and limp, were snarled in the girls’ hair, attached to their clothes, even stuck to their bare arms and legs, like dried pressed flowers.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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The Diary of Anne Frank
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