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frayed

[freyd] / freɪd /






ADJECTIVE
shopworn
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Since its Cannes premiere, “Sentimental Value” has been lauded for such scenes, which underline the subtle force of this intelligent tearjerker about a frayed family trying to repair itself.

From Los Angeles Times

The South Korean president plans to pitch a potential role for China in his efforts to rekindle frayed ties with the North, which is heavily dependent on Beijing as a trading partner.

From Barron's

India's support for Hasina has frayed relations between the two neighbours since her overthrow.

From Barron's

Wallen’s music is commercial and polished; Bryan’s is stripped down and frayed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The skinny look to the scoreboard - a 27-23 victory - matched with frayed nerves and chewed fingernails.

From BBC