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frayed

[freyd] / freɪd /






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Hopefully, FedEx’s report can help calm investors’ frayed nerves.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

On the first day of the war, the psychologist at her daughter’s school reached out with advice on how to calm children’s frayed nerves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The week immediately before the attacks, as diplomacy frayed, Iranian exports were back at their normal levels.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Our nerves are frayed, leaving little patience for nuance.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

What if her girlfriends pawed through her threadbare socks, Nancy Drew mysteries, and frayed hair ribbons, casting them aside and choosing none?

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye