delicate subject
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Some theatergoers no doubt will resent that Norris chose to illuminate this delicate subject in a nuanced way that doesn’t jibe with their own undiluted revulsion.
From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022
Negga had no hesitation working with a first-time director on such delicate subject matter.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2021
Q: You’re working with very delicate subject matter.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2018
The resulting influence, both economic and cultural, is a delicate subject.
From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2017
They talked about comfortable topics— school, sports, sports in school—until Roy nudged the conversation back toward the delicate subject of Mullet Fingers.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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