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

Four of its top five holdings, all from the fragile technology sector, including CoreWeave, Arm Holdings, Reddit, and Astera Labs, dragged down performance.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

He knew the fragile work permit was no guarantee of safety during the roundups.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson