fragile

Example Sentences

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“Manufacturers are entering the second quarter on a more fragile foundation as a result.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

While a fragile one-year truce managed to roll back certain tariffs, the fundamental friction remains as hot as ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Despite this history of water interaction, the researchers found that fragile organic molecules were still preserved.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Fuel prices have soared, public transport has dwindled and some airlines have suspended flights to Cuba, hitting the country's fragile economy.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

She was too fragile to be caught in a crowd.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish