fragile
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A fragile ceasefire between the two sides collapsed in July after attacks on commercial ships in the waterway.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Sylvester, sister,” Bernhard coos, “You were so beautiful, you were so fragile, you were so . . . real.”
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Last spring, about a year and a half after Azerbaijan regained control of the territory, fragile talks between Pashinyan and Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, looked in danger of collapsing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Dr. Chantanaorrapint believes involving nearby communities will be important for protecting the plant and its fragile habitat.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
As he brushed himself off, Skinny ran down the mountain toward the fragile, papery house he shared with his family.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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