Sentence examples similar to a delicate nudge from inspiring English sources
The internationalism that he preaches is an especially French form of it, one that assumes the assertion of sovereignty and identity alongside a global reach, achieved less by ideological clarity than by a constant delicate nudging and balancing of its more obstreperous German and American allies.
On board was Frank G. Wisner, an adroit ex-diplomat whom President Obama had asked hours before to undertake a supremely delicate mission: nudging President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt out of power.
"Coming out to your family during the holidays is never easy," says Ritcher. "It can be a delicate process, and sometimes you need a helpful nudge.
He can't help but see Taiwanese Yuyu as a delicate flower; Irish Steve as a drunk; Salah as a polygamous "nudge-nudge" Muslim.
The new boss, Jeff Stratton, has a delicate task ahead.Special report The big picture The caveman's curse Slim pickings A heavy burden Small, rich and overweight Food for thought The Big Mac index The nanny state's biggest test Nudge, nudge The last course Sources & acknowledgements ReprintsMcDonald's is used to being attacked.
A delicate and difficult interview.
I keep a delicate distance".
"It's a delicate balance".
Theirs is a delicate task.
