delicacy
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They stalk WhatsApp groups, track flights like anxious parents and leave work meetings to get their fix of the sweet, seasonal delicacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The dish is a Ukrainian delicacy from Sokol’s home country, where she was once a fashion designer and influencer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
And the creator of the video is not known for his delicacy or tact.
From Slate • Feb. 6, 2026
He also praised Speed for being "bold enough to try a large amount of raw meat" - a local delicacy with deep historical roots.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
In the evanescent delicacy she felt something as profound as she’d felt close to the bear.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 3
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Power Suffix: -acy
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