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fragile

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


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Restaurant teams and executives are focused and hustling, Masino said, but Cracker Barrel’s recovery remains fragile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Both countries have exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, putting more strain on a fragile ceasefire arrived upon in April.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It is hitting one of the most volatile regions of one of the world’s most fragile states.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

As it is, oil prices remain elevated and have grown volatile in recent days on renewed fighting that threatened fragile ceasefires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It looked so small now, tiny and fragile.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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