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frayed

[freyd] / freɪd /






ADJECTIVE
shopworn
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India's support for Hasina has frayed relations between the two neighbours since her overthrow.

From Barron's

Wallen’s music is commercial and polished; Bryan’s is stripped down and frayed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The skinny look to the scoreboard - a 27-23 victory - matched with frayed nerves and chewed fingernails.

From BBC

Germany and China have long had deep economic ties, but those have frayed in recent times over issues ranging from claims of unfair trade practices to protectionism.

From Barron's

Learning a musical instrument can be an arduous journey, one often fraught with blistered fingers, frayed patience and what can seem like an endless series of insurmountable hurdles.

From BBC