frail

Example Sentences

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Last year, Holy Week was the setting for the Argentine pontiff's final public appearances, during which he appeared frail and short of breath.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

In the interview, Guthrie said her family assumed her mother may have experienced a medical emergency because she was frail.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

One company betting on that shift is InnovAge, which participates in PACE, a federal program designed to keep frail seniors in their communities rather than in institutions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

She explained how her family noticed the "elderly, frail woman" lying alone in the corridor opposite them, while Nadia was attending the department with her unwell partner.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

His body was frail, which made his head seem large and gave him an ethereal look.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan