fragile
Example Sentences
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People like Rupar, who post candid videos and photos that reveal his human weakness, pierce through the increasingly fragile White House efforts to prop up the 80-year-old president as the epitome of strength and masculinity.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
But if earnings start deteriorating while rates rise and oil is over $100, the bull-market setup becomes much more fragile and I’ll pull out the defensive playbook.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
"Her voice sounded fragile and exposed, but at least it was her distinctive voice, not some autotuned approximation."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
"Our European space programme remains fragile and we must step up our efforts."
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
They were soft and fragile, and they did not accept abuse: They stayed in the world only as long as it was gentle with them.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing fragile
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