sensitive handling

Frequency: 7.512.1 per million words

dealing with a difficult or delicate situation in a careful way to avoid causing offence

handlingADJECTIVE + NOUN

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sensitive

Examples (10)

  • Issues such as drug addiction require sensitive handling on TV.
  • The manager's sensitive handling of the dispute was appreciated by everyone.
  • Such a delicate situation requires sensitive handling from the leadership.
  • The documentary was noted for its sensitive handling of mental health issues.
  • We need to ensure sensitive handling when delivering bad news to the family.
  • The diplomat was praised for his sensitive handling of the border tensions.
  • Grief counseling requires sensitive handling to be truly effective.
  • The company's sensitive handling of the layoffs helped maintain morale.
  • Information about victims of crime always needs sensitive handling.
  • A sensitive handling of the cultural differences made the merger successful.