fray
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The announcement surprised many in Iran who had been braced for a third successive night of US-strikes after a ceasefire ending the Middle East war began to fray.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
The social contract—go to school, work hard, prosper—would fray.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Middleton entered the political fray at a pivotal moment, just as fractures in the Texas Republican Party were beginning to deepen.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
The show has developed its own lore over the years as characters from other movies and shows joined the fray to expand the show’s footprint in “Star Wars” canon.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
A wide smile crossed his face as he urged the tyrannosaurus into the fray.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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