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fray

[frey] / freɪ /




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Former Democratic congresswoman Katie Porter also joined the fray.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

And the largest union representing nonteaching employees all but avoided the fray.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

An unenlightening spectacle last week saw Porter float above the fray, wearily raising her eyebrows over the squabbling among her competitors.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The curls are starting to fray on the ends, but the rest of my hair is still smooth.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett




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