frayed
Example Sentences
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Low blows from Wolves, but blows that may have landed on already frayed nerves.
From BBC
The countries' traditionally deep economic ties have frayed in recent years over issues ranging from claims of unfair trade practices to protectionism and the supply of critical minerals.
From Barron's
Estrangement is untenable - but the frayed ties still demand a reset.
From BBC
When the men's rinks of Canada and Sweden met at the Winter Olympics in Cortina on Friday, tempers became frayed.
From BBC
The paper was frayed and nearly falling apart because every night, without fail, Pili would read to her little brother.
From Literature
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