fragile
Example Sentences
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"The affected area is of exceptional ecological value, with fragile deep-sea ecosystems and some of the highest biodiversity in the Mediterranean basin."
From Barron's
However, the stock market looks more fragile underneath the hood.
From MarketWatch
After initially showing resilience following the Iran attacks, stocks are now looking far more fragile.
From Barron's
If they do enter the war - at some point - it could be very costly for them, and threaten the fragile stability of Iraq.
From BBC
It arrived aboard a specially chartered plane but was not removed from its large wooden crate marked "fragile".
From BBC
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