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It is also merely a stitch in the intricate pattern of Washington’s performance, one that maintains a consistent delicateness and sensitivity until an unforgiving world makes her more brittle – but still, amazingly, no less bright.

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Critique: “You’re right; this is a different way of seeing our beloved cherry blossoms. We often focus on the overall grandeur of their spectacular bloom, but this is a nice reminder to look a little closer sometimes, too. The delicateness of the petals is practically palpable, and I’m particularly pleased by the little pop of pollen. Your depth of field and use of light here are both spot-on, and the result is a beautiful flower macro. Thanks for sharing!”

A memo stated that Secret Service officials “explained the delicateness of the situation, in terms of potential damage in the trust of our protectees” to the agent.

In an interview last week, the Humboldt Forum’s director, Hartmut Dorgerloh, said that he was acutely aware of the delicateness of some of the ivory items, which require careful monitoring of temperature, humidity and light, and can develop cracks if conditions change too fast.

Instead, she pointed to the delicateness of the vaccine and the high risk of it being damaged if not handled properly.

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

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