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

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Nearly six months after a fragile ceasefire came into force in Gaza, Palestinians in this war-torn territory are still struggling.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

She added that long-term inflation expectations, while consistent with 2%, may be more fragile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

She sits looking out to the sea and strums the oud lightly as if it were fragile.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar