delicate
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Topological properties may help protect delicate quantum information against certain forms of noise and interference.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Effectively treating the Sunday scaries without causing negative side effects is a delicate balancing act.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Because they want the details, but also for the casual fan to be able to understand and follow the game and maybe be entertained at the same time. It’s a delicate balance.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
I probably wouldn’t start splashing vinegar into a delicate seafood bisque.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Despite his pale and even delicate appearance, especially compared to the tanned and muscular Special Forces captain, there was something undeniably confident, even cocky, about him.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Vocabulary lists containing delicate
The Diary of Anne Frank
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