fragile
Example Sentences
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U.K. government borrowing costs climbed Friday to their highest level since the 2008-09 global financial crisis, piling pressure onto already fragile government finances.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"Too many teams are still working in ageing buildings with too few theatres and beds. Without addressing these constraints, progress for patients already waiting will remain fragile."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The timing of the announcement was especially sensitive as the U.A.E. has continued to face Iranian drone attacks despite a fragile cease-fire that went into effect in April.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The system was able to run for an extended period without active control, an important feature for future quantum technologies that cannot depend on fragile, constantly adjusted laboratory setups.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
She was obsessed with them for some reason, even though anything so fragile seemed anti-Twig.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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