frayed
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In recent years, controllers say they have grown increasingly frayed and fatigued due to chronic staffing shortages and frequent equipment outages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The reel was shrunken through age and frayed, but otherwise in remarkable condition for something stashed in sun-heated attics for years.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
And he laments the frayed ties with John Robinson.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Amid the unease, Indian IT giants have sought to calm frayed nerves, saying the fears are overblown.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
“Almost,” Anya grumbled, and the rope finally frayed enough for her to yank it apart.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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