brittle

Example Sentences

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The ice under his boots was brittle, and each step rang out across the ravine.

From Literature

My expression is inscrutable but penetrating, hard but not brittle.

From Literature

‘Why not?’ she asked, her voice brittle with anger.

From Literature

Investor sentiment in the software sector remains brittle due to AI fears, with Anthropic set to demonstrate Claude’s capabilities.

From Barron's

His leaves are turning yellow and brittle, and a tiny fly buzzes around his body.

From Literature