delicate
Example Sentences
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Bessent’s irritation over the probe stemmed in part from concerns that his delicate dancework to secure Powell’s eventual departure had been trampled on by colleagues who didn’t understand the steps, this person said.
Containerships make more port stops and sail at slower speeds to save fuel, pushing most fruit exporters to freight delicate produce by air, which is much more expensive.
The animal appeared to be wearing a delicate pearl necklace.
From Science Daily
Their response to the fast-moving events in Minneapolis underscores the delicate balancing act.
From BBC
She wipes her hands on her delicate lace apron.
From Literature
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