| These are the questions at the centre of the author's tactful, patient investigations. |
| It did not appear that such an inquiry had been tactful of her, the waitress noticed, nervously biting her underlip. |
| When choosing a young tree, however, be sure to put a tactful check on childish enthusiasm. |
| There may be room for the assertion that the bailiff was not tactful and that his firmness and size intimidated those in that room. |
| Inevitably the postelection media were full of tactful equivocations, brave faces and the search for silver linings. |
| Natural light floods in from a slot cut into the apex of the pitched roof and tactful spotlighting emphasizes particular pieces. |
