delicate hand
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- The pianist was known for her delicate hands, which danced across the ivory keys.
- With a delicate hand, the artist applied the final, tiny brushstroke to the canvas.
- He noticed her delicate hand as she gently picked up the fragile teacup.
- Restoring the ancient vase requires not just knowledge, but also a very delicate hand.
- She laid a delicate hand on his arm to reassure him.
- The model's long, delicate hands were her most admired feature.
- A surgeon must possess both a sharp mind and a steady, delicate hand.
- His delicate hands, more suited to painting than farming, struggled with the rough tools.
- The queen extended a delicate, gloved hand for the dignitary to kiss.
- Even after years of work, the seamstress maintained her surprisingly delicate hands.