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fragile

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


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Local agreements were described by another charity as "verbal and fragile".

From BBC Aug. 14, 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 goes up and appreciation stalls, that creates a fragile environment for prices.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Like the fragile butterflies that flitter around Alicent after Helaena’s death, she was too good for all of this nonsense.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

It was hard to hate a fragile old lady, even one so vile.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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