sensitive issue
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It prompted a swift condemnation from South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who called it "greatly disappointing" and said the transfer was a "highly sensitive issue" impacting national security.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Several Russian officials welcomed the planned shows, while others expressed concerns about the rapper's past comments glorifying Nazi Germany, a sensitive issue in Russia.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Acknowledging that this is a sensitive issue for both of you, emotionally and practically, is a good start.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Aging can be a sensitive issue; the rest of us don’t have to do it under a microscope.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
My next stop was a meeting in Durban with Dr. Naicker and the Executive Committee of the Natal Indian Congress, where I raised the sensitive issue that the Nations!
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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