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fray

verb as in shred, come apart

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There are now seven parties represented at Holyrood, and Reform entering the fray is very much not just a problem for the Tories.

From BBC

The world number one began the final day four shots behind but was in front by the seventh hole and finished two clear, chipping in at the 17th during a rollercoaster climax of frayed nerves.

From BBC

Social tension and conflict escalation: Rapid shifts from disputes to shootings reveal a frayed social fabric, where violence becomes a frequent and often fatal response.

From Salon

She donated the equivalent of $67,000 to the Active Collective, a support fund for women hoping to enter the political fray.

From Salon

But mounting evidence of mass starvation in Gaza has begun to fray the relationship, reportedly resulting in a shouting match in their most recent call.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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