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delicately

[del-i-kit-lee] / ˈdɛl ɪ kɪt li /


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Cubes of delicately folded fettuccine, stuffed shells, slabs of lasagna.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

How do I address this delicately while still advocating for my brother and me?

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

These sensors determine whether the robot "should tighten its grip or not, whether it is dealing with a sturdy object, or whether it needs to act delicately because it is an egg," he said.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

My fingers delicately prodded and pushed; I gingerly lifted the dough to stretch it on the backs of my hands.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

She says that as the waitress returns with a big round plate that has a delicately folded crepe on top.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks




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