delicate
Example Sentences
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Qubits are extremely fragile, and the slightest changes in the environment can disrupt their delicate quantum state.
From Barron's
Taking action would require a delicate exit from direct government control in a way that preserves the implied willingness of the government to step in if there’s a crisis.
From Barron's
When this delicate system is disrupted, it can contribute to a wide range of health problems, including digestive issues, obesity, weakened immune function, and effects on mental health.
From Science Daily
It’s a delicate harbinger of the great catastrophe to come.
“The wineglass was so delicate, and her touch so assured, that she could change its shape from round to oval without breaking it.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
