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fragile

[fraj-uhl, fraj-ahyl] / ˈfrædʒ əl, ˈfrædʒ aɪl /


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Local agreements were described by another charity as "verbal and fragile".

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Condo prices in D.C. haven’t appreciated over the last five years either, Levitch said, so as the number of listings go up and appreciation stalls, that creates a fragile environment for prices.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Like the fragile butterflies that flitter around Alicent after Helaena’s death, she was too good for all of this nonsense.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

But despite the resilience, economists caution that the recovery remains fragile.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

When he tries to explain our delicate relationship with the Indians, how we trade and work to keep a fragile peace, they scoff at him.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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