delicate
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Maruchan’s noodles, while chewy, are softer and more delicate.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
He’s tiny and delicate, with a full head of black hair, sleeping, wrapped in a blanket printed sparingly with rubber ducks.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026
It’s a delicate subject, but Mr. Trump can learn from his predecessors in Iraq and Afghanistan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
There is a delicate balance to strike, given the increasing demand for results.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
When he tries to explain our delicate relationship with the Indians, how we trade and work to keep a fragile peace, they scoff at him.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
Vocabulary lists containing delicate
The Diary of Anne Frank
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