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
Fuel prices have soared, public transport has dwindled and some airlines have suspended flights to Cuba, hitting the country's fragile economy.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 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
My fragile heart would not have survived seeing up-to-the-minute photos of my friends and classmates on Facebook or Instagram or Snapchat.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.