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delicate

[del-i-kit] / ˈdɛl ɪ kɪt /






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In many existing systems, extreme cooling is necessary to prevent a process known as decoherence, in which delicate quantum information is lost.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

That imminence has now become an unfortunate reality for Fishwife, which announced Wednesday that it is pausing shipments of the delicate fish for the summer.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The comments come at a delicate time for LAFC, which has let potential MLS wins slip away despite showing competitive moments recently against St. Louis City SC and Nashville SC.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

For now, the law sits in the middle of a delicate balance, between protecting vulnerable parents and preserving a child's relationship with both.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

At night, his delicate snores reminded me of a baby cricket, just learning to croon to the night.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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