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sensitive issue

noun as in sacred cow

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It is this very sensitive issue that has galvanized widespread resistance from previously loyal campesinos.

And government cooperation is a sensitive issue: the U.S. needs Pakistan to cooperate on its military activity in the region.

Vice presidents are not allowed to freelance on talk shows, especially on such a sensitive issue.

Perry must show that he can stop the bleeding on a sensitive issue.

The DOMA decision was the latest in a series of administration moves on the politically sensitive issue.

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On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to sensitive issue, such as: golden calf, hero, idol, object of worship, protected interest, and tin god.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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