fragile

Example Sentences

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Given the fragile economic outlook, some economists warn that rushing to tighten monetary policy might be unwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Take-Two Interactive Software shares fell 4.7% that day as the news rattled already fragile videogame investor sentiment.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Many of his colleagues knew that he'd had some kind of breakdown during the war, and that he was still somewhat fragile, but they didn’t know much more than that.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield