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fragile

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


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The consequences propagate outward—first into food systems, then into fragile states, then into migration pressures at the borders of more-resilient economies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He was there when the Raptors won their first and only NBA championship ring in 2019, centred around prolonged health for their often fragile centrepiece Kawhi Leonard.

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

Crucially, despite the blockade, the fragile two-week truce agreed last Wednesday between Washington and Tehran remained in place.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Malevolent’s palace sat atop a large island of land hundreds upon hundreds of feet in the air, supported by a fragile rock base rising out of the ocean.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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