fragile
Example Sentences
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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
On the plains of northwestern Iran, edged by snow-ribboned ridges, spring nudges almond trees into frothy bloom and a fragile ceasefire brings more traffic onto highways, and more Iranians back to their homeland.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 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
I was awarded tweezers and a small boost to my fragile self-esteem.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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