delicately

Example Sentences

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Irish people might have “a different perspective” on the legendary World War II prime minister, he delicately suggested, a historical reference that must have flown way over Trump’s head.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

In California’s major urban areas, but especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, cranes delicately assembling factory-built modules into apartment blocks has become a more familiar feature of the skyline.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The result leaves Group B delicately poised after two games apiece, with Australia two points behind Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, who face the Aussies on Monday.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Following oral argument on Dec. 1, the Supreme Court must delicately thread the needle between upholding copyright owners’ rights and punishing bad intent while still safeguarding internet access.

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2025

She says that as the waitress returns with a big round plate that has a delicately folded crepe on top.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks