tender
Example Sentences
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Everyone feels a little stressed, a little skittish, a little tender to the touch.
From Salon
Its descending bass line, colored by Fender Rhodes piano and Mr. Frampton’s tender vocals, result in a soulful serenade: “Wanna be with you night and day / Ooh, baby, I love your way.”
Elliott Investment Management reiterated its opposition to a revised tender offer for Toyota Industries, saying the deal substantially undervalues the Japanese forklift maker and a stand-alone plan offers a path to a much higher valuation.
The tender queer romance depicted in “Heated Rivalry” has been refreshing for viewers.
From Los Angeles Times
In July, the cabinet announced there would be no public tender and so far it has not detailed how it would finance the project, as critics highlight the high costs and question its necessity.
From Barron's
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