fraught
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This is a sometimes-chilling book, but — in this particularly fraught moment in American history — an absolutely vital one.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
But his position looks fraught, with most investors and analysts now betting that he won’t last out the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
These are obviously fraught times politically and economically.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
There are fraught emotions and there is anger.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
When they’d first arrived at Aunt Rose’s house after the fraught train ride up from Atlanta, Ophie had been excited at the idea of more family to spend time with.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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