He, more than anyone, knew just how important choosing the right word in delicate negotiations could be.

State officials have participated in the delicate negotiations with companies that are considering leaving the city.

We will be headed for a period of delicate negotiations.

But then, it was early in the game for such delicate negotiations.

Either way, not really long enough for much delicate negotiation.

"It concerned delicate negotiations that the company preferred to keep from its own employees."

In addition to the delicate negotiations, the bank board had a huge amount of paperwork to deal with.

"It's a delicate negotiation, still very much a work in progress."

In their case, the decision to come out for the day required delicate negotiation.

The situation was resolved only by years of delicate negotiations.