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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

Kugel points to attending a wedding where a family member married a “total raging maniac,” and how they dealt with the buildup of delicately balancing being cordial yet firm.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 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

Inside these irregular geometric shapes, delicately painted images depict happy black families in idealized scenes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

They began to graze, and a few nibbled delicately at the low branches of the trees.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker




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