delicate
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"We've had to purchase a hermetically sealed case, which makes sure the humidity is correct because they are very delicate," said Tim Payne, trustee of the heritage centre.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Mice without the mutation showed the opposite effect, highlighting a delicate balance between cholesterol circulating in the blood and fat stored in the liver.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Hoekstra’s comments come at a delicate time in U.S.-Canada relations, as trade tensions have intensified ahead of a U.S.-led review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade treaty, or USMCA.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
All of which risks tipping the delicate balance into chaos and gridlock, critics warn.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Even though her words come out soft and delicate, they’re like arrows stabbing my heart.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing delicate
The Diary of Anne Frank
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Bridge to Terabithia
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