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Meanings of great tact in English

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Usage of great tact in English
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The negotiations he had to conduct there, required great tact and ability.
International Weekly Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science -...
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He avoided controversies and often showed great tact in escaping from an argument.
Sketches from Concord and Appledore / Concord thirty years ago; ...
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He, at this difficult juncture of affairs, behaved with great tact.
Marion Arleigh's Penance / Everyday Life Library No. 5
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Coffee was a treat, and Hannah showed great tact in making it that morning.
Little Women
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He was old, and world-wise, and had great tact-alsogreat experience in such matters.
The Rising of the Court
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Ask questions only if you are gifted with great tact.
Book of Etiquette, Volume II
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With great tact on their part Naomi's wishes were accomplished.
The Woman's Bible
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Administration of Library calls for great tact, humor and patience with which he is gifted.
The new yorker
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This programme was faithfully carried out, thanks to the great tact of Madame de Nailles.
Jacqueline — Volume 3
10
So whatever reforms Nance contemplated had to be carried out slowly and with great tact.
Calvary Alley
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Like his mother, he had great tact, and suited himself exactly to conditions and persons.
The Harvest of Years
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It required great tact to be a schoolteacher.
East of eden
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The young Prince showed great tact and intelligence in his first meetings with his future wife.
The Court of the Empress Josephine
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He was endowed with singular administrative talent, and had great tact and skill in managing men.
The Life of James Renwick / A Historical Sketch Of His Life, Lab...
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Without great tact and skill the whole edifice might tumble together like a house of cards.
Sir George Tressady — Volume I
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She possessed great tact and was absolutely fearless.
Among the Sioux: A Story of the Twin Cities and the Two Dakotas
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