delicate subject
Example Sentences
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It reflects something that the Palace often seems to find a delicate subject - that the King still has a duty of care for his brother.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Negga had no hesitation working with a first-time director on such delicate subject matter.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2021
Indeed, it’s still a delicate subject, and someone has to raise his hand to start the talking.
From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2020
Q: You’re working with very delicate subject matter.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2018
They talked about comfortable topics— school, sports, sports in school—until Roy nudged the conversation back toward the delicate subject of Mullet Fingers.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
