delicate
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In real materials, tiny imperfections such as atomic defects and impurities tend to disrupt these delicate quantum effects, making them nearly impossible to observe.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
Security is a delicate subject for Prince Harry – who is fifth in line to the British throne – after he lost a court appeal against the downgrading of his protection while in the UK.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The photo paired the delicate, watery planet Earth with the harsh, huge curve of the Moon, separated by black space -- and recalled 1968's iconic "Earthrise" image.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Even the haunting score by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw is outstanding, immeasurably enhancing the dark, delicate atmosphere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
I was fascinated by the fast delicate way the lady’s fingers started flipping the cards.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Vocabulary lists containing delicate
The Diary of Anne Frank
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Bridge to Terabithia
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