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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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