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fragile

[fraj-uhl, fraj-ahyl] / ˈfrædʒ əl, ˈfrædʒ aɪl /


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His successor inherits an economy beset by challenges, including fragile growth, flaring inflation and a volatile rupiah.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Because those hard structures had not evolved, paleontologists must rely on rare environments capable of preserving fragile cells and soft tissues.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

Big Sur has faced a relentless cycle of natural disasters over the past decade including destructive wildfires, mudflows, rockslides and coastal erosion that threatens its steep and fragile landscape and has isolated the iconic destination.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Condo prices in D.C. haven’t appreciated over the last five years either, Levitch said, so as the number of listings go up and appreciation stalls, that creates a fragile environment for prices.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Apparently the evening’s ballet was bird themed, and there were dozens of these fragile tutus on hand.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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