delicate
Example Sentences
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He was tasked with stabilizing Gaza, supporting a delicate political transition in Syria and planning for another potential conflict with Iran, U.S. officials said.
That delicate balance has been under pressure for decades.
“The U.S. economy and markets remain suspended in a delicate balance,” said Brent Schutte, chief investment officer at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management.
From Barron's
In fact delicate operations had been going for several days.
From BBC
It is a delicate, intricate piece of music.
From Salon
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