fragile
Example Sentences
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The fresh strikes come after the two countries agreed to a fragile ceasefire in October following deadly cross-border clashes, though subsequent fighting has taken place.
From BBC
"The situation, in addition to the fragile security landscape, should be a matter for concern as such conditions can lead to unexpected political and security challenges," she told the UN Security Council.
From Barron's
By losing control, they exposed how fragile authorship becomes once ownership detaches.
As people grow older, the blood-brain barrier becomes more fragile.
From Science Daily
Still, the outlook remains fragile, with economists sounding caution over the longer-term effects of trade conflicts.
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