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fragile

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


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“Everything appears to be very fragile, and that’s very unsettling,” said Joseph Tanious, chief investment strategist for North America at Northern Trust Asset Management.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

This is “a fragile moment for survivors,” Department of Angels co-founders Evan Spiegel and Miguel Santana wrote in the report.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Oil prices extended losses after the U.S. signaled a fragile cease-fire with Iran is holding despite recent attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Rubio's comments echoed statements to Congress nearly a month into a fragile ceasefire.

From Barron's • May 5, 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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