1. My touchiness about trifles, dear master and mistress.

2. But, if you be ashamed of your touchiness, you must ask pardon, mind, when she comes in.

3. Many observers doubt that radical proposals are in the works, however, because of touchiness about sovereignty.

4. Despite four official rounds of negotiations, the two countries have failed to reach agreement on joint development, thanks to touchiness about sovereignty.

5. Despite a dozen rounds of negotiations, the two countries have failed to reach agreement on joint development, thanks to touchiness about sovereignty.