fragile
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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
Iranian crude had been helping ease the market in meeting demand so far, Handjani told AFP, warning the blockade now threatens that fragile balance.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Financial markets are likely to remain defensive as the latest developments put an already fragile cease-fire at risk, said UOB’s global economics and markets research team.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
At the time we met, a fragile ceasefire was in place in Lebanon.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
When everyone treated him as if he was fragile, as if he would crumble any second.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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