delicately
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The faces of lions are delicately piped in three dimensions on the buttons of a piece based on a suit worn by Elizabeth Taylor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Cubes of delicately folded fettuccine, stuffed shells, slabs of lasagna.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
Kugel points to attending a wedding where a family member married a “total raging maniac,” and how they dealt with the buildup of delicately balancing being cordial yet firm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
"How do we delicately tell this story in our way?" asks Aaron.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
“Is there a bedroom with… better light?” she asks delicately.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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