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delicately

[del-i-kit-lee] / ˈdɛl ɪ kɪt li /


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Cubes of delicately folded fettuccine, stuffed shells, slabs of lasagna.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

How do I address this delicately while still advocating for my brother and me?

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

These sensors determine whether the robot "should tighten its grip or not, whether it is dealing with a sturdy object, or whether it needs to act delicately because it is an egg," he said.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

These delicately drawn, soft, and sometimes colourful, Korean illustrations grabbed the spotlight in the mid-2010s as artists increasingly shared their work on social media.

From BBC May 29, 2026

My mom started eating again, delicately picking the capers off the rice with the tines of her fork.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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