delicate subject
Example Sentences
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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
The delicate subject matter made it even more essential to find the right actress to play Diana.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2020
Indeed, it’s still a delicate subject, and someone has to raise his hand to start the talking.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 10, 2020
The resulting influence, both economic and cultural, is a delicate subject.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2017
They talked about comfortable topics— school, sports, sports in school—until Roy nudged the conversation back toward the delicate subject of Mullet Fingers.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
