delicately

Example Sentences

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The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy is delicately poised at 8-8 after a captivating second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

And McVay explained that his “grumpy” demeanor the night before was related to personal issues and his desire to delicately handle Stafford’s reaction to the pick.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

They have been delicately but unmistakably signaling their pointed skepticism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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people might have “a different perspective” on the legendary World War II prime minister, he delicately suggested, a historical reference that must have flown way over Trump’s head.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

He’d taught me how to care for the vinyl, how to wipe the record’s grooves clean of dust, how to lift the needle from the turntable and set it down delicately in the right spot.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama