become delicate

Frequency: 6.045.1 per million words

Describes a transition into a state of being fragile or requiring care.

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Examples (10)

  • After the long illness, his health had become quite delicate.
  • The political situation in the region has become extremely delicate.
  • Negotiations will become more delicate as they approach the deadline.
  • Over the centuries, the ancient manuscript has become too delicate to handle.
  • The trust between them had become so delicate that one wrong word could shatter it.
  • The ecosystem's balance is becoming more delicate due to climate change.
  • In her old age, her constitution became more delicate, and she was prone to illness.
  • The topic of inheritance has become a delicate subject within the family.
  • As the patient's condition worsened, the surgery became a more delicate operation.
  • The company's financial standing could become delicate if the market downturn continues.