sensitive issue
Example Sentences
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Acknowledging that this is a sensitive issue for both of you, emotionally and practically, is a good start.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Even the entreaties of Islamic scholars and officials of Islamic countries the world over have not bent the iron will of the emir and his enforcers, especially on the most sensitive issue of education.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 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
Xi has described Taiwan as the most sensitive issue in China-U.S. relations, a stance he reiterated at his meeting with Trump this month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
Although we did not discuss politics, I did bring up one sensitive issue, and that was the status of my wife.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
