fraying
Example Sentences
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Led by Brittany Howard, the reunited soul-rock band tackles love, nature and a fraying American optimism on ‘I Must Be Dreaming,’ its first album in more than a decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing growing discontent from some residents, a fraying relationship with the City Council and policy setbacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The safety net that previously absorbed part of medical costs when a family couldn’t afford them is fraying, and most families have noticed.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
“Eddington” took on pandemic paranoia and our fraying connection to reality.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
I pulled the jeans up and tucked in the fraying seam of what used to be a dress.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
