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fragile

[fraj-uhl, fraj-ahyl] / ˈfrædʒ əl, ˈfrædʒ aɪl /


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For one, the truce that enabled this reopening remains fragile.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

His fragile health took a turn for the worse in March 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic erupted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A delicate and fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in place, having been implemented on 8 April.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The “swift” change in fuel costs and the impact on already fragile industry profitability is likely to force airlines to pull down supply, the analysts said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The problem for Bobby became that, since his teeth no longer had fillings, they also no longer had any support and became more fragile.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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