Sentence examples for delicate the issue from inspiring English sources

This underscores how delicate the issue of compensation remains after the resignation of Richard A. Grasso, the former chairman.

The anonymous reports and official backpedaling underscore how delicate the issue of military cooperation is in both countries, though for different reasons.

The soul-searching in Maryland on same-sex marriage shows just how delicate the issue can be for Democrats around the country who count on strong African-American support at the polls.

The careful deliberations by Mr. Reed before publicizing the accumulated pay and benefits of two deputies of Richard A. Grasso, Mr. Reed's predecessor as chairman, underscore how delicate the issue of compensation remains after Mr. Grasso's resignation.

The work is especially delicate when the issue is terrorism.

He spoke privately because of the delicate nature of the issue during Mr. Gates's visit.

Other candidates, Republican and Democratic, are also doing a delicate dance around the issue.

They discussed the raid with the stipulation that they not be named because of the delicate nature of the issue.

"That's the little region that lights up," said the researcher, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the delicate nature of the issue.

The case brought the delicate issue of civilian casualties into the presidential palace and added to the already tense relationship between the Afghans and the Americans.

This was not the first instance of mixed messaging from the White House and State Department on the delicate issue of leaving Syria.