fragile
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Despite a fragile cease-fire and signs of dialogue, the risk of renewed hostilities remains high, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The United States and Iran have been trying to broker a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway since a fragile ceasefire came into force on April 8.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
"Each of the newly recognized species seems to occupy a relatively restricted range in fragile mountain environments, highlighting new ecological and evolutionary questions," says Daniel Jablonski.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Chalk rivers like the Wandle are rare and fragile ecosystems supporting diverse wildlife, with only around 200 worldwide, making them particularly vulnerable to pollution.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
The first time she’d seen a jokomoto, as a little girl, she’d thought they were creatures spun from glass, fragile and delicate.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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