fragile
Example Sentences
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If managing a fragile ceasefire counts as a win, he was successful.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Even if he is truly committed to restoring Syria and stabilizing relations with Israel, the country will remain fragile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 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
She did not—she could not—outlive the grief of her inheritance, but she embraced and defended the most fragile of her children from the will of the strong.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Vocabulary lists containing fragile
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100 Great Words from "Fahrenheit 451" -- Part I Vocabulary
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