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
Take-Two Interactive Software shares fell 4.7% that day as the news rattled already fragile videogame investor sentiment.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
"All he did was tear away that fragile veil in advance, placing the reality outside the room plainly on the table," one Xiaohongshu post read after his death.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Any more time traveling and her health would have started declining until she looked like one of the fragile Glitchers who lived in the nursing home on the edge of the Academy.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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