delicate subject
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Though the actual show is only a small element of the narrative, it turned off distributors, who argued they wouldn’t be able to market a comedy that involved such a delicate subject.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
It’s a delicate subject, but Mr. Trump can learn from his predecessors in Iraq and Afghanistan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Some theatergoers no doubt will resent that Norris chose to illuminate this delicate subject in a nuanced way that doesn’t jibe with their own undiluted revulsion.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 23, 2022
The amount of brilliance it takes to mesh comedy with such a delicate subject.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2020
“Two new faces in one day,” Graham said gently, knowing he was touching on a delicate subject.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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